Indonesian postal service launches stamps to welcome Pope to Jakarta

Samples of a new series of stamps ahead of the visit by Pope Francis during the launch ceremony at the Jakarta Cathedral in Jakarta on Sept 2, 2024. - Photo: AFP

JAKARTA: State-owned postal service Pos Indonesia has unveiled a set of stamps to celebrate the much-awaited visit of Pope Francis to Jakarta.

The special collection has two designs with a white-and-gold theme featuring Francis. It comes in two denominations of Rp 3,500 (about 30 Singapore cents) and Rp 40,000.