Issued by the Republic of Indonesia in 1965, this semi-postal stamp (40 + 15 sen) features a striking profile of President Sukarno, the nation’s founding father. The inscription Conefo (Conference of the New Emerging Forces) commemorates Sukarno’s initiative to establish an alternative to Western-dominated organizations such as the UN. Printed in deep maroon and red tones, the design reflects the bold political vision of mid-1960s Indonesia. The surcharge aided national causes while promoting the Conefo concept of unity among developing nations.