Monday, September 21, 2026

Indonesia 2025 - Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake / Tahun Ular 2576)

POS Indonesia Tahun Ular 2576 (Year of the Snake) Prisma Sheet

In Indonesian philately, this release is classified as a Prisma Sheet (Prangko Identitas Milik Anda / Customized Identity Stamp) rather than a standard commemorative issue, and it is printed on self-adhesive (sticker) paper. Issued in limited quantities by Pos Indonesia for Lunar New Year 2025 (Tahun Ular 2576), it combines functional postage with high-end collector appeal. Unlike traditional gummed sheets, these peel-and-stick stamps feature vibrant holographic foil, striking typographic artwork integrating the year 2576 into the serpent design, and individual serial numbering restricted to just 2,000 pieces.

Typography Artwork: Instead of a traditional photo or drawing, the snake motif is artfully integrated into the numbers "25" and "76" (representing the year 2576):

Two stamps depict the number 2576 stylized as a patterned, serpentine body wrapping through the numerals.

The other two stamps show a fluid, calligraphic red-and-gold snake shape spelling out or intertwining with the characters.

In the bottom-right corner, there is a printed serial number (e.g., 1677 / 2000). This indicates that this specific print run was limited to only 2,000 units, making it a highly sought-after item for philatelists (stamp collectors).



Back of self-adhesive stamp sheet


Holographic feature








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