Banknotes of the Indonesian rupiah explained

The first banknotes used in the archipelago that would become Indonesia were those issued by the United East India Company, credit letters of the rijksdaalder dating between 1783 and 1811. Netherlands Indies gulden government credit paper followed in 1815, and from 1827 to 1842[1] and again from 1866 to 1948[2] gulden notes of De Javasche Bank. Lower denominations (below 5 gulden) were issued by the government in 1919–1920 and in 1939–1940 due to wartime metal shortages, but otherwise day-to-day transactions were conducted using coinage.

Gulden notes were issued by "The Japanese Government" during the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies from 1942, becoming "roepiah" in 1943.

The first truly Indonesian rupiah notes, however, were issued in 1946, during the war of independence with the Dutch, following the unilateral proclamation of independence by the Indonesians at the end of World War II on 17 August 1945. This money is known as Oeang Republik Indonesia (ORI; oeang being the old spelling of uang ("money")).

Following the negotiated peace treaty in The Hague of 1949, the ORI was withdrawn, and replaced by an internationally recognised Indonesian rupiah.

The Indonesian rupiah has been subject to numerous devaluations, and in 1965 the existing paper was withdrawn and replaced by a new rupiah at the rate of 1,000 to 1.

Money around independence year: Oeang Republik Indonesia (1945-1949)

First series (1945)

The first 'Indonesian rupiah' bank notes bore the date of the proclamation on new Indonesian money, 17 October 1945, under the authority of the "Republik Indonesia", and were apparently intended for issue on 1 February 1946, but due to the capture of most of the notes, only a tiny number escaped at this time.

The circulation began in earnest in Java from 10 October 1946. The notes were in denominations of Rp0.01, Rp0.05, Rp0.10, Rp, Rp1, Rp5, Rp10, and Rp100.[3]

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1945 Republik Indonesia series
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSerialPrintingIssueWithdrawal
Rp0.0197 × 45 mmGreenKerisCounterfeit warningNoneNone194610 October 19461 May 1950Violet underprint
  Green underprint
  Rp0.05100 × 49 mmVioletVarious leavesCounterfeit warning with wingsBuffalo underprint (strong)
Dark blueBuffalo underprint (faint)
Rp0.10105 × 51 mmBlackKeris and machete underprintCounterfeit warningNarrow borders
  Brown
  Wide borders
  Rp (0.50)119 × 58 mmGreenHorned motifCounterfeit warningSix numbers two letters [01234]nnnnn [LMNPRST] [PRTUVWX]Pink underprint
Orange underprint
Rp1138 × 65 mmBlueSukarno, volcanoVolcano, counterfeit warningSome without serial, some with six-digit, two-letter serial (1st letter is check code), some with simple two letter code 
Rp5148 × 71 mmGreenRice stalks, SukarnoRice stalks, counterfeit warningSix numbers, two letters, first letter is check code; two different serial printing styles 
Rp10160 × 77 mmBlueSukarno, volcanoCounterfeit warningSix numbers, two letters, or six numbers, three letters. First letter is check code. Several serial printing styles 
Rp100174 × 86 mmBlue/greenSukarno, keris, horned '100'Counterfeit warning, horned '100'Five numbers, two letters, first letter is check code. 

Second series (1 January 1947)

The second series of money now emanated from 'Djokjakarta', the Republic's base following the 'Police Action' of 21 July 1947, which had confined the Republicans to Yogyakarta and Central Java. The notes were dated 1 January 1947, in denominations of Rp5, Rp10, Rp25, and Rp100.[4]

Third series (26 July 1947)

The next new issue was dated 26 July 1947, and consisted of Rp, Rp, Rp25, Rp50, Rp100, and Rp250 notes.[5]

Fourth series (23 August 1948)

New notes were issued by the national government in 1948, in the bizarre denominations of Rp40, Rp75, Rp100, and Rp400, plus an unissued Rp600 note.[6]

On 19 December 1948, the Dutch seized Yogyakarta, reverting the head office of the then-Republic's central bank Bank Negara Indonesia back to De Javasche Bank, with DJB offices also reopened in Surakarta and Kediri.[7]

It was planned in 1949 to revalue the national rupiah notes of the republic (which were at this time circulating in Java). To do this, "rupiah baru" ('new rupiah') notes were printed. This revaluation did not take place in Java, but some were issued in Aceh instead. The denominations printed were Rp0.10 sen (blue or red), Rp (green or red), Rp1 (purple or green), Rp10 (black or brown), Rp25, and Rp100.[8]

Regional Issues

In addition to the 'national' (but restricted in practice to the central republican enclave in Java) notes, the republican authorities, to discourage the circulation of Dutch money, instructed regional commanders in areas that the national money couldn't reach, to issue their own money, to be unified after full independence.

Java

The notes issued in Java generally featured text, a signature, and a serial number, all issued on low-grade paper without modern security features such as watermarks, and demonstrated few similarities between areas. Only in a few areas did the notes have any pictures on them. The following notes are known to have been printed:

Rp25 note of Banten Residency, 15 December 1947

Sumatra

As with the Java notes, the Sumatran notes are all primitive, lacking security features and printed on poor-quality paper. In most cases, they have some kind of artwork. The following notes are known to have been printed:

The following notes were all issued by the "Governor of Sumatra" in Bukittinggi:

Rp10 note of "Sumatra Province" (dated 1 January 1948)

Rp500 note of Bengkulu Residency (dated 1 June 1947)

Rp1,000 note of Bengkulu Residency (dated 1 June 1947)

1950 onwards: Indonesian independence recognised

Gulden/roepiah notes (1950-1952)

Low denomination notes

The Dutch treasury had in 1947 issued Indonesian language Rp0.10 and Rp0.25 notes. Due to the initial lack of coinage and due to their relatively republic-friendly design, the Indonesian government saw it as expedient to continue to print these notes, and authorised their issue until such time as coinage had been minted, and in sufficient quantity to replace them.

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Dutch 'Indonesia' notes of 1947, printed by G. Kolff & Co.
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignaturenoteWithdrawal date
Rp0.10100 × 60 mmGreen / RedFloral borderCounterfeit warning in Indonesian and DutchNoneJ.E. van Hoogstraten (Chairman of the Court of Audit), W.A. Alons (Director of Finance)1 December 19471 January 1957
Rp0.25Brown / BlueCentral floral design

De Javasche Bank notes

The peace settlement with the Dutch, negotiated in The Hague in November 1949, had kept De Javasche Bank as the central bank in Indonesia, hence the first notes that were issued for the post-independence rupiah bore its imprint. It was decided that the existing De Javasche Bank money dated 1946 would simply be revised in colour, with the 5 gulden note changing from purple to red and green, the 10 gulden from green to purple, and 25 gulden from red to green. In addition, 50 gulden, 100 gulden, 500 gulden, and 1,000 gulden notes were added, still dated 1946.

Because there were existing Rp0.10 and Rp0.25 notes (which remained as legal tender and continued to be printed), a gap existed between the Rp0.25 Indonesia and 5 gulden De Javasche Bank notes. This was filled with Rp, Rp1, and Rp notes, all dated 1948.[9] The notes in wording were similar to the notes of 5 gulden and up, but the Indonesian text ('roepiah') placed above Dutch ('gulden').

The notes were all printed by Johan Enschede en Zonen based in the Netherlands.

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1950 De Javasche Bank notes, printed by Joh. Enschede en Zonen
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignatureWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp5150 × 75 mmGreen and redLotus flowerCounterfeit warning in Dutch, Indonesian, Javanese, and Chinese; letters DJB6 numbers and either 2 or 3 lettersH. Teunissen (Secretary), R.E. Smits (President)Checkered-pattern rhombus194619 March 195013 December 19652 June 1950
Rp10PurpleMangosteen
Rp25GreenCoconut trees at sea shore18 June 1954
Rp50BlueSailboat13 August 1954
Rp100BrownPaddy field18 December 1953
Rp500 Red6 numbers and 2 letters24 August 1959
Rp1,000 Grey5 March 19592 November 1954
Rp½124 × 64 mmPinkMoon orchidCounterfeit warning in Dutch and Indonesian; letters DJBLetter 'A' (2 sizes), or 'AA', written fractionally over 2 numbers, followed by 6 numbersNone19481 December 1957Last of denomination
Rp1BlueCoconut treesLetter 'B' (3 sizes), or 'BB', written fractionally over either 1 or 2 numbers, followed by 6 numbers3 October 1951
Rp2½RedJasmineLetter 'C' (2 sizes) over 1 or 2 numbers, followed by 6 numbers

Republik Indonesia Serikat notes (1950)

The "Republik Indonesia Serikat" passed legislation on 2 June 1950 to allow it to issue new treasury notes, which were dated 1 January 1950 in denominations of Rp5 and Rp10.[8] This was not long-lasting, as the RIS dissolved on 17 August 1950 (5 years after the original declaration of independence).

The notes were printed by Thomas De La Rue of England and had the date "1 January 1950" printed on the note.

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1950 'Republik Indonesia Serikat' Notes, printed by Thomas De La Rue
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignatureIssue dateWithdrawal date
Rp5136 × 64 mmRedSukarnoRice field"D" over number between 1 and 10, followed by six numbersSjafruddin Prawiranegara2 June 1950
Rp10Purple"E" over number between 1 and 19, followed by six numbers

Nationalisation of De Javasche Bank: first Republik Indonesia banknotes (1951-1953)

With the nationalisation of De Javasche Bank via the Emergency Act of 1951, it was decreed that the government would be able to issue notes of Rp1 and Rp2½ denominations. Thus, 'Republik Indonesia' notes dated 1951 were issued in Rp1 and Rp2½ denominations.

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Government Notes: Republik Indonesia, first series (landscapes), 1951, printed by Security Banknote Printing Company (USA)
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignatureWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp1127 × 66 mmBlueBeach with palms, rice terraceMountain2 letters, 1 above the other, 6 numbersSjafruddin PrawiranegaraNone"1951" 
Rp2½RedBeach with cliff, palmsGaruda Pancasila 

Formation of Bank Indonesia from De Javasche Bank: second Republik Indonesia banknotes (1953-1965)

The transformation from DJB to Bank Indonesia (BI) occurred after the Emergency Act of 1951 was renewed as the Currency Act of 1953, and the 1951-issue 1 and 2½ rupiah government notes were reissued with the signature of the new Minister of Finance dated 1953.

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Government Notes: Republik Indonesia, second series (landscapes), 1953, printed by Security Banknote Printing Company (USA)
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignatureWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp1As 1951Soemitro DjojohadikoesoemoNone (As 1951)"1953" 
Rp2½ 

First series of Bank Indonesia notes (1953-1954)

Notes featuring the new name of the nationalised De Javasche bank – 'Bank Indonesia' – were prepared dated 1952, in denominations of Rp5, Rp10, Rp25, Rp50, Rp100, Rp500, and Rp1,000, signed by Indra Kasoema as Director, and Sjafruddin Prawiranegara as Governor. The notes began circulating from July 1953 to November 1954 depending on denomination.

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1952 Bank Indonesia notes ('culture series')
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialPrinter's markIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp5135 × 75 mmBlueIbu KartiniFloral design, serpents5' followed by 1, 2, or 3 letters, then 5 numbersThomas De La Rue2 July 195316 January 19611 September 1959
Rp10BrownStatue of Dewi SriFloral design, beasts2 (Joh. Enschede) or 3 (Joh. Enschede/Perkeba) letters, then six numbersJoh. Enschede en Zonen/Pertjetakan Kebajoran5 September 1959
Rp25142 × 82 mmBlueKalpataruBatik ship18 June 1954
Rp50GreenTrees/birdBatik2 or 3 letters then six numbersJoh. Enschede en Zonen13 August 19541 August 1959
Rp100BrownLion statue, Diponegoro2 stylised birds kissing18 December 195315 December 196024 June 1958
Rp500150 × 90 mmRed/greenHindu reliefBatik21 September 19596 January 1959
Rp1,000Green/redPadmapani statue, Prambanan reliefWooden dish from Kasepuhan Palace, Cirebontwo or three letters, starting W/WW, then six numbers2 November 19547 August 19582 September 1958

Despite the new notes, which meant that paper bearing the name of DJB was no longer printed, the DJB notes dated '1946', and in fact circulating since 1950, remained legal tender right up to the 'new rupiah' of 1965 (which invalidated ALL previous money at that point), although some old DJB notes were repealed, as follows:

The few Netherlands Indies government notes (all low denomination) still legal tender were repealed as follows:

1954 brought a redesign of the Indonesian government Rp1 and Rp2½ notes, which were re-dated with the new Minister of Finance's signature in 1956.

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Government Notes: Republik Indonesia, third series (ethnic people), 1954, printed by Pertjetakan Kebajoran
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignatureWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp1130 × 60 mmBlueJavanese girlGaruda Pancasila3 letters, 6 numbersOng Eng DieNone"1954" 
Rp2½Red and greenRotinese man 
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Government Notes: Republik Indonesia, fourth series (ethnic people), 1956, printed by Pertjetakan Kebajoran
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignatureWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp1130 × 60 mmAs 1954Jusuf WibisonoNone"1956" 
Rp2½  

Second "Animals" series of Bank Indonesia banknotes (1958-1959)

In 1957, governor of Bank Indonesia Sjafruddin Prawiranegara commissioned a new series of notes from English printer, Thomas De La Rue & Co. However, Syafruddin's involvement with PRRI meant that he was replaced in January 1958 as governor by Loekman Hakim. Specimens were produced in denominations of Rp5, Rp10, Rp25, Rp50, Rp100, Rp500, Rp1,000, and Rp5,000, and the first of these to be brought into circulation were the Rp100 and Rp1,000 notes, in 1958, due to the counterfeiting of these denominations of the 1952 series (the counterfeit notes can be distinguished by the wavy line watermark being printed onto the paper rather than a true watermark).

The issue of the notes was interrupted somewhat by a devaluation of 24 August 1959, with Rp500 (tiger) and Rp1,000 (elephant) notes devalued to Rp50 (crocodile) and Rp100 (squirrel) in September 1959. The Rp2,500 and Rp5,000 notes were deemed unnecessary thanks to the devaluation. The Rp2,500 rupiah note was eventually issued three years later due to continued high inflation, while the Rp5,000 note was never issued. The Rp10 and Rp25 notes were only circulated for 3 days, although they remained legal tender, and are today extremely rare.

In addition to the 8 notes designed, Loekman commissioned a new Rp2,500 note. Apart from the Rp100 and Rp1,000 notes, the remaining high denomination note, the Rp500, was released on 6 January 1959.

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Animal Series (not dated, first printed 1957, except for the 2500 rupiah), all printed Thomas De La Rue
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSignatureWatermarkSerialIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp5125 × 65 mmGreen and blueGibbonPrambananSjafruddin Prawiranegara (Governor) TRB. Sabaroedin (Director)Diponegoro"5" followed by 1, 2, or 3 letters, then 5 numbers1 September 195910 June 196219 January 1960
Rp10133 × 69 mmBrown and greenDeerKora Kora"10" followed by 3 letters, then 5 numbers5 September 19593 January 19612 January 1960
Rp25141 × 73 mmBrown and redJavan rhinocerosTapanuli traditional house"25" followed by 3 letters, then 5 numbers
Rp50149 × 77 mmRedCrocodileGrand Mosque of Medan"50" then 1 or 2, letters then 5 numbers1 August 195921 May 196519 January 1960
Rp100157 × 81 mmGreen and redSquirrelIstana Bogor"100" then 1, 2, or 3 letters then 4 numbers24 June 19588 September 1959
Rp500165 × 85 mmRed/greenSumatran tigerRice terrace"500" then 1 or 2 letters then 4 numbers6 January 195921 September 1959Denomination withdrawn – reintroduced 1 May 1960
Rp1,000173 × 89 mmBlue and brownElephantFisherman"1000" then 1 or 2 letters, then 4 numbers2 September 1958Denomination withdrawn – reintroduced 10 May 1960
Rp2,500181 × 92 mmGreen and blueKomodo dragonFishing village, Martapura RiverLoekman Hakim (Governor), TRB Sabaroedin (Director)"2500" then 1 letter or 2 letters, then 4 numbers; or "2500" then 2 letters over "I" plus 5 numbers1 September 196213 March 1966Last of denomination
Rp5,000190 × 97 mmRedBullMerchant ship and tugboatSjafruddin Prawiranegara (Governor) TRB. Sabaroedin (Director)5000A0000Unissued specimen only

First Indonesian-designed notes, the "handicrafts" series (1959)

8 September 1959 brought the first purely Indonesian-designed notes, issued by the state printer Pertjetakan Kebajoran. Notes issued are worth Rp5 and Rp100 (see full "handicrafts" section below for full details).

Thomas De La Rue flowers and birds banknotes (1960)

Yet another series of notes, the 'flowers' series was issued by Bank Indonesia in 1960 (showing flowers on the obverse and birds on the reverse), and dated 1 January 1959, but issued in 1960. These notes were printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., England.

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Flowers and birds series, dated '1 January 1959', issued 1960, printed by Thomas De La Rue
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSignatureWatermarkSerialIssue dateWithdrawal date
Rp5125 × 65 mmBlue and yellowEpiphyllum oxypetalum4 magpie-robinsLoekman Hakim (Governor), TRB Sabaroedin (Director)Garuda Pancasila'5' followed by 1, 2, or 3 letters, then 5 numbers19 January 196013 June 1966
Rp10133 × 68 mmRed and greenHoya flowers4 cockatoos'10' followed by 1, 2 or 3 letters, then 5 numbers2 January 1960
Rp25141 × 72 mmGreen and blueNelumbo nucifera2 great egrets'25' followed by 1, 2, or 3 letters, then 5 numbers
Rp50149 × 77 mmOrange and purpleStylised Nelumbo nucifera2 white-bellied fish-eagles'50' then 1, 2 or 3 letters then 5 numbers19 January 1960
Rp100157 × 81 mmPurpleAmorphophallus campanulatus5 rhinoceros hornbills'100' then 1, 2, or 3 letters then 5 numbers
Rp500165 × 85 mmBlue and redBougainvilleaGreen junglefowls'500' then 1, 2, or 3 letters then 4 numbers, or '500', 1 letter, 5 numbers10 May 196013 March 1966
Rp1,000173 × 89 mmBlack and blueJasmine flowerBird-of-paradise'1000' then 1, 2, or 3 letters, then 4 numbers, or '1000' then 2 letters over 'I', then 5 numbers1 May 1960
Rp2,500180 x 92 mmOrange and redFlowersGreat argus displaying2500AA0000Unissued specimen only
Rp5,000 VioletFlowers, Pura split gate TRB Sabaroedin (Director) Uniface proof note only

New design for government banknotes (1960-1961)

A new design for the Rp1 and Rp2½ government notes was issued in 1960 showing agricultural workers, also re-dated with the new Minister of Finance's signature 1961.

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Government Notes: Republik Indonesia, fifth series (agriculture theme), 1960, printed by Pertjetakan Kebajoran
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignatureWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp1120 × 60 mmGreen and yellowRice farmersVegetables3 letters, 6 numbersIr. Djuanda K.None"1960"13 June 1966
Rp2½ BlueCorn farmersCorn and paddy
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Government Notes: Republik Indonesia, sixth series (agriculture theme), 1961, printed by Pertjetakan Kebajoran
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignatureWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp1As 1960R.M. NotohamiprodjoNone"1961"13 June 1966
Rp2½

Complete handicrafts series (1961-1964)

The Bank Indonesia-printed handicrafts series replaced the TDLR notes in 1961 and 1962, with denominations from Rp5 to Rp1,000 being issued. The first Rp10,000 banknote was introduced in 1964.

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Native crafts/houses banknotes, printed by Pertjetakan Kebajoran, issued 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 – first series
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSignatureWatermarkSerialNoteIssue dateWithdrawal date
Rp5135 × 65 mmGreen and redJavanese woman doing batikCentral Java traditional houseLoekman Hakim (Governor), TRB Sabaroedin (Director)Banteng head3 letters, 6 numbers"1958"8 September 195913 June 1966
Rp10Brown and blueBalinese statue carverBalinese house11 December 1961
Rp25150 × 75 mmGreen and blueBatak Toba weaverBatak house26 April 1962
Rp50Orange and purpleTimor spinnerTimor house and cattle pen
Rp100RedRubber tapperKalimantan traditional house8 September 1959
Rp500160 × 85 mmRed and brownMan opening coconutMinahasa house3 letters, 5 numbers16 January 196113 March 1966
Rp1,000Violet and greenMinangkabau silversmithMinangkabau house2 May 1961
Rp5,000170 × 95 mmBrown and greenWoman with paddyRice fields in mountain18 October 196313 January 1966
Rp10,000Red and brown2 fishermen with fish trapBarito river KalimantanJusuf Muda Dalam (Governor), Hertatijanto (Director)"1964"18 August 1964

Due to inflation, the TDLR Rp2,500 note of "animals" design was last issued in September 1962, becoming then the top denomination. A further response to inflation came with the issue of a 1958-dated Rp5,000 (brown) note in October 1963. By August 1964, it was necessary to add a Rp10,000 note (red), and dated "1964," completing the manual workers series.

Updates to the crafts notes (1965)

In 1965, amid soaring inflation, all of the notes, with the exception of the bottom Rp5 and the Rp500 note of the handicrafts series, were revised and re-issued, some more than once.

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Native crafts/houses banknotes, printed by Pertjetakan Kebajoran, issued 1965 – second series
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSignatureWatermarkSerialNoteIssue dateWithdrawal date
Rp10As first seriesAs first seriesAs first seriesSoemarno, HertatijantoAs first seriesAs first series"1963"15 October 196413 June 1966
Rp25Jusuf Muda Dalam, HertaijantoNone – overprinted Gardua Pancasila"1964"21 May 1965
Rp5027 April 1965
Rp100As first series10 March 1965
Rp100BlueNone – overprinted Gardua Pancasila19 November 1965
Rp1,000RedAs first seriesAs first series"1958" (As first series)21 May 196513 March 1966
Rp5,000PurpleAs first series plus overprinted Garuda Pancasila19 November 196513 January 1966
Rp10,000GreenAs first series"1964"(As first series)29 March 1965
Rp10,000As first series plus overprinted Garuda Pancasila19 November 1965

"New rupiah" and its fate under the New Order (1965-1998)

First series ("Sukarno"; 1965-1967)

The hyperinflation of the early 1960s resulted in the pronouncement of the "new rupiah" supposedly worth Rp1,000 of the old rupiah.

The withdrawal of the old money meant the issue of an entirely new set of banknotes by Presidential Decree of 13 December 1965. The decree authorised Bank Indonesia to issue fractional notes for the first time (although the Rp1 and Rp2½ notes were still issued by the government itself), in denominations of Rp0.1, Rp0.5, Rp0.10, Rp0.25, and Rp0.50 showing "volunteers" (Sukarelawan), dated 1964. Because the rupiah was only devalued by about 10, rather than 1000 times, they were worthless on issue, and thus millions of notes never entered circulation.

The remaining notes all featured President Sukarno on the obverse, and various dancers on the reverse; this series was issued by 'Republik Indonesia' in Rp1 and Rp2½, dated 1964, and Bank Indonesia dated 1960, in Rp5, Rp10, Rp25, Rp50, and Rp100 were issued ('1960'-dated Bank Indonesia notes of Rp5, Rp10, and Rp100 rupiah were already circulating in Irian Barat and Riau, along with '1961'-dated 'Republik Indonesia notes of Rp1 and Rp2½ in those same places); the notes from Rp500 to Rp10,000 were deemed unnecessary due to the devaluation.

To complete the devaluation, older notes (largely worthless by this point) were withdrawn over 1965–1966.

By 1967, due to the limited nature of the devaluation, it had proved necessary to add Rp500 and Rp1,000 rupiah notes, in the same design.

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Notes of the 'new rupiah' (1965 devaluation), Republik Indonesia
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignaturePrinter's markWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp1120 × 60 mmRedSukarno with sugar caneBalinese female dancer2 letters, 6 numbers (no printer mark); 3 letters 6 numbers (otherwise)SoemarnoPertjetakan Kebajoran, P.N. Pertjetakan Kebajoran, or no markGaruda Pancasila"1964"13 December 1965 8 January 1968 – as Bank Indonesia. These are the last government notes in Indonesia.
Rp2½ BlueBalinese female dancer2 letters, 6 numbers (no printer mark); 3 letters 6 numbers (otherwise)Pertjetakan Kebajoran, or no mark 
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Notes of the "new rupiah" (1965 devaluation, plus 1967 denomination additions), Bank Indonesia
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptiondate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignaturesPrinter's markWatermarkNoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp0.01104 × 52 mmGreenFarmer wearing paddy hatSpiral patterns3 letters, 6 numbersGovernor: Jusuf Muda Dalam; Director: HertatijiantoPertjetakan KebajoranNone"1964"13 December 1965Never withdrawnWorthless upon issue, never replaced as coin or note
Rp0.05VioletWoman with peaked cap and 'Sukarelawan' (volunteer) badge15 November 1996
Rp0.10Blue
Rp0.25110 × 55 mmRedMan with peaked cap and 'Sukarelawan' (volunteer) badge
Rp0.50Purple
Rp5135 × 67 mmVioletSukarno, with sugar caneFemale Balinese dancer3 letters, 6 numbersActing Governor: Soetikno Slamet; Director: Indra KasoemaPertjetakan KebajoranSukarno, replaced by buffalo from 30 August 1966"1960"1 September 197113 January 1969
Rp10140 × 70 mmBrown2 female Balinese dancers3 letters, 6 numbersSukarno15 April 1968
Rp25146 × 73 mmGreenFemale Balinese dancer showing hands3 letters, 6 numbers (Pertjetakan); 1/2/3 letters, six numbers (Thomas De La Rue)Thomas De La Rue until 25 July 1966, then Pertjetakan KebajoranSukarno (Thomas De La Rue); buffalo (Pertjetakan Kebajoran)13 January 1969
Rp50152 × 76 mmNavy BlueHindu female Balinese dancer with 2 gamelan playersThomas De La Rue until 30 August 1966, then Pertjetakan Kebajoran
Rp100158 × 79 mmRed-brownBatak male and female dancer3 letters, 6 numbersPertjetakan KebajoranSukarno
Rp500164 × 82 mmBrownJavanese dancers1/2/3 letters 4 numbers (TDLR), 3 letters six numbers (PK)Thomas De La Rue/Pertjetakan KebajoranFirst Printings: Sukarno (Thomas De La Rue), buffalo/Sukarno (Pertjetakan Kebajoran); 1968 reprint Garuda (Pertjetakan Kebajoran)20 February 1967
Rp1,000170 × 85 mmCyan2 Balinese dancersSukarno (Thomas De La Rue – first printing), buffalo (Pertjetakan Kebajoran – 1968 reprint)
Rp2,500184 × 88 mmBlueFemale dancer1 letter 4 numbersGovernor: Soemarno; Director: Roesli Saleh S. H.Thomas De La Rue Unissued specimens
Rp5,000PurpleFemale dancer 

Second series ("Sudirman"; 1968-1970)

By 1968 the Suharto New Order had been established, and Bank Indonesia, as of 1968 was given sole right to issue banknotes (including notes below 5 rupiah) as well as coins (which had previously been the issue of the central government).[10]

Hence, the new issue of Rp1 to Rp1,000 banknotes, dated 1968, were all emanating from Bank Indonesia. The notes featured the revolutionary hero General Sudirman, backed by various scenes of industry. The notes were issued in 1968 and 1969. In 1970, notes of the same theme (but a different watermark) were added in Rp5,000 and Rp10,000 denominations, thus restoring notes to the same denominations that had been circulating prior the 1965 devaluation.

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Sudirman/industry notes, '1968', Bank Indonesia: Second series of notes post-devaluation, Printed by PN Pertjetakan Kebajoran
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseSerialSignaturesWatermarkIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement note
Rp1112 × 56 mmOrangeSudirman, Coat of arms of IndonesiaWoman extracting copra3 letters, 6 numbersRadius Prawiro, Soeksmono B. MartokoesoemoGaruda Pancasila8 January 19681 September 1975Replaced with coin
Rp2½BlueWoman holding paddyNo replacement, last of denomination
Rp5132 × 66 mmVioletHydropower construction13 January 1969Replaced with coin
Rp10BrownOil refinery15 April 1968
Rp25GreenAmpera Bridge, Palembang13 January 1969
Rp50Violet and greenDC-3s inside hangar
Rp100144 × 72 mmRedBrickworks, harbour2 April 19881 October 1977
Rp500Green and blackCotton mill5 April 1978
Rp1,000Black and orangeFertiliser factory1 September 19771 June 1976
Rp5,000156 × 78 mmGreenSudirman, Garuda PancasilaPT Tonasa Cement FactoryDiponegoro2 April 19701 July 19775 October 1976
Rp10,000Red and violetBangka Island tin mine15 July 1976

Diponegoro series (unissued)

A new series of notes, which now started only at Rp100 (then US$0.24), was designed with a Diponegoro theme in 1971 (but undated); however, this series was never issued, although the Rp1,000 note, with date added, was issued in 1976 (see below), and the reverse of the Rp5,000 note was also used for the 1976 Rp5,000 note, but with a new obverse design.

This aborted note series was the last in Indonesia to have a consistent theme, although new notes typically retained the same colour as old ones of the same denomination.

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Diponegoro series (1971, not dated, unissued); printed by PN Pertjetakan Kebajoran
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignatureSerialIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement
https://uangindo.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/100-rupiah-diponegoro-series-1971/1971_01a/https://uangindo.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/100-rupiah-diponegoro-series-1971/1971_01b/Rp100 143 × 70 mmPinkDiponegoro at right, facing leftMountain sceneryDiponegoroRadius Prawiro (Governor), Durmawel Achmad (Director)2 letters, 000000Specimen only; unissued; undated
https://uangindo.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/500-rupiah-diponegoro-series-1971/1971_02a/https://uangindo.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/500-rupiah-diponegoro-series-1971/1971_02b/Rp500144 × 71 mmGreenDiponegoro at left, facing rightRice terraces3 letters, six numbers
https://uangindo.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/1000-rupiah-diponegoro-series-1971/1971_03a/https://uangindo.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/1000-rupiah-diponegoro-series-1971/1971_03b/Rp1,000156 × 78 mmBlueBuffalo ploughing rice field
Rp5,000158 × 79 mmBrown and red-brownDiponegoro at right, facing left3 sailing boats2 letters, 000000
Rp10,000Green and redRice farmers

Third series (1976-1978)

Due to counterfeiting of the Sudirman notes, the Rp1,000, Rp5,000 and Rp10,000 notes were all re-designed, dated 1975, and issued in 1976. The Sudirman notes of Rp1,000 and above were withdrawn as legal tender as of 1 September 1977.[11]

Redesigns of the Rp100 and Rp500 notes followed in 1978, thereby completing the third series of notes to be issued since the 1965 devaluation.

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Rupiah notes '1975' and '1977', printed by Perum Peruri[12]
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignatureSerialnoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement
Rp100 144 × 72 mmPinkJavan rhinocerosA Javan rhino in habitatGaruda PancasilaRachmat Saleh (Governor), Arifin M. Siregar (Director)3 letters, six numbers"1977"1 October 19772 April 19881 February 1985 
Rp500144 × 79 mmGreenRachmi Hatta with Vanda orchidBank Indonesia building, Thamrin, JakartaDiponegoro5 April 19781 December 1982 
Rp1,000 158 × 79 mmBlueDiponegoro at left, facing rightBuffalo ploughing rice fieldGajah MadaRachmat Saleh (Governor), Soeksmono. B. Martokoesoemo (Director)"1975"1 June 19761 July 1980Undated specimens exists; issued note dated '1975'
Rp5,000Red-brownFisherman3 sailing boatsCut Nyak Dhien5 October 19761 March 1982Identical to unissued 'Diponegoro' note, except Diponegoro replaced with fisherman
Rp10,000Green, brown and orangeRamayana frieze at BorobodurBatara Kala, Jago TempleGeneral Sudirman15 July 19762 January 198029 June 1979 

Fourth series (1979-1982)

The first note to be replaced was again the top 10,000 rupiah note (by then worth approximately US$16), in 1979. Further redesigned notes followed in all denominations except the 100 rupiah, in 1980 and 1982.

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Rupiah notes '1979', '1980', '1982', printed by Perum Peruri[13]
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialnoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement
Rp500140 × 68 mmGreenTitan arumBank Indonesia building, Kota TuaAhmad YaniRachmat Saleh, Durmawel Achmad3 letters, six numbers"1982"1 December 19821 May 199229 January 1988
Rp1,000146 × 72 mmBlueSoetomoSianok CanyonHasanuddin of Gowa"1980"1 July 198030 June 1987
Rp5,000152 × 76 mmBrownDiamond cutter, Kalimantan3 Toraja housesDewi Sartika1 March 19829 December 1986
Rp10,000158 × 80 mmPurpleGamelan players, Central JavaPrambanan templeSoetomoRachmat Saleh, Arifin M. Siregar"1979"29 June 197927 December 1985

Fifth series (1985–1988)

The Rp100 note dating from 1977 was finally replaced in 1985; replacement notes of all denominations followed in 1985, 1987 and 1988.

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Rupiah notes '1984', '1985', '1986','1987','1988', printed by Perum Peruri[14]
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialnoteIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement
Rp100133 × 64 mmPinkVictoria crowned pigeonAsahan damGaruda PancasilaArifin M. Siregar, Sujitno Siswowidagdo3 letters, six numbers"1984"1 February 198525 September 199528 December 1992
Rp500140 × 68 mmGreenJavan deerBank Indonesia building, CirebonAhmad Yani"1988"29 January 1988
Rp1,000147 × 73 mmBlueSisingamangaraja XIIKraton YogyakartaHasanuddin of Gowa"1987"30 June 1987
Rp5,000152 × 76 mmBrownTeuku UmarMinaret of Menara Kudus MosqueMartha Christina Tiahahu"1986"9 December 1986
Rp10,000158 × 80 mmPurpleKartini with Prambanan templeFemale university graduate, Indonesian flagTjipto Mangunkusumo"1985"27 December 1985

Sixth series (1992)

28 December 1992 saw a complete overhaul of all denominations of notes for the first time since 1968. In addition, a new top denomination, Rp20,000 note was added, with a US$ value of approximately $10 at the time. This was the first new denomination of the 'new rupiah' since the Rp10,000 had been issued in April 1970 (then worth about US$26). From this issue forwards, Indonesian notes have carried in small text in the note border the year of printing; the most conspicuous date on the note is still the date of authority (e.g., "Direksi 1992").

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Rupiah notes '1992' series, printed by Perum Peruri[15] [16]
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement
Rp100136 × 68 mmPinkBugis phinisiAnak KrakatoaKi Hajar DewantaraAdrianus Mooy (Governor), Sujitno Siswowidagdo (Director)3 letters, six numbers28 December 199230 November 2006Last of denominationCarries imprint dates 1992–1996, 1999, 2000
Rp500140 × 68 mmGreenOrangutanEast Kalimantan houseOemar Said TjokroaminotoAdrianus Mooy (Governor), Syahril Sabirin (Director)Carries imprint date 1992–1999
Rp1,000144 × 68 mmBlueLake TobaStone jumping, NiasCut Nyak MeutiaAdrianus Mooy (Governor), Hendrobudiyanto (Director)29 November 2000Carries imprint date 1992–2000
Rp5,000144 × 72 mmBrownSasando RoteTri-coloured lake, KelimutuAdrianus Mooy (Governor), Hasudungan Tampubolon (Director)6 November 2001Carries imprint date 1992–2001
Rp10,000148 × 72 mmPurpleHamengkubuwono IX, Scouts campingBorobodurWage Rudolf SoepratmanAdrianus Mooy (Governor), R. Rachmad (Director)21 August 200023 January 1998Carries imprint date 1992–1998
Rp20,000152 × 72 mmGreenRed bird-of-paradiseClove flower, map of IndonesiaKi Hajar DewantaraAdrianus Mooy (Governor), Binhadi (Director)28 August 1995Carries imprint dates 1992–1995

Suharto Rp50,000 paper note (1993)

In 1993 a Rp50,000 (approx US$22) note celebrating "25 Years of Development" was issued. The design featured Suharto on the front and Soekarno-Hatta airport on the back, with a plane taking off to symbolise Indonesia's growth. The note (regular) were printed in 1993 and 1994. A polymer version intended as collectables were also issued (see Commemorative banknotes).

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Rupiah paper notes Suharto '1993', Printed by Perum Peruri[17] [18]
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement
Rp50,000 152 × 76 mmBlueSuharto with scenes of industrial development, slogan "25 Tahun Indonesia Membangun" (25 Years of Indonesia's Development)Garuda Indonesia Boeing 747 Aircraft taking off from Soekarno-Hatta International AirportWage Rudolf SoepratmanAdrianus Mooy (Governor), T. M. Sjakur Machmud (Director)3 letters, 6 numbers1 March 199321 August 200028 August 1995Imprint 1993-1994

Addition of security thread (1995)

1995 saw the introduction of the security thread to Indonesian banknotes, a feature on all large (Rp10,000 and above) notes of "Direksi 1995" and newer. The 1992 Rp20,000 notes and 1993 paper Rp50,000 notes were the affected notes.

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Rupiah notes 1995 security thread updates, printed by Perum Peruri
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement
Rp20,000 152 × 72 mmGreenRed bird-of-paradiseClove flower, map of IndonesiaKi Hajar Dewantara + security foil stripJ. Soedradjad Djiwandono (Governor), Heru Soepraptomo (Director)3 letters, 6 numbers28 August 199521 August 200019 February 1998Imprint dates 1995–1997
Rp50,000 152 × 76 mmBlueSuharto with scenes of industrial development, slogan "25 Tahun Indonesia Membangun" (25 Years of Indonesia's Development)Garuda Indonesia Boeing 747 aircraft taking off from Soekarno-Hatta International AirportWage Rudolf Soepratman + security foil stripJ. Soedradjad Djiwandono (Governor), Boediono (Director)1 June 1999Imprint dates 1995–1998

Updates to high denominations, introduction of the Rp100,000 note (1998-1999)

The Rp10,000, Rp20,000 and Rp50,000 notes were replaced in 1998 and 1999. A new polymer Rp100,000 note (by then only worth about US$10) was also added, imported from Australia. These notes, which were no longer printed following the introduction of new designs in 2004–2005, are no longer legal tender since 31 December 2008, although they remained exchangeable at Bank Indonesia offices until 30 December 2018.[19]

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Rupiah notes "1998", "1999" series[20] [21]
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesPrinterSerialIssue datenote seriesfirst of denominationWithdrawal datereplacement
Rp10,000 148 × 72 mmBrown-greyTjut Njak DhienLake Segara AnakWage Rudolf Soepratman
security thread
J. Soedradjad Djiwandono (Governor), Mukhlis Rasyid (Deputy Governor) Perum Peruri3 letters, 6 numbers23 January 1998'1998'196431 December 200820 October 2005Carries imprint date 1998–2005
Rp20,000152 × 72 mmGreenKi Hadjar Dewantara, GaneshaTeacher and children in classroomKi Hadjar Dewantara; security threadJ. Soedradjad Djiwandono (Governor), Haryono (Deputy Governor)19 February 1998199229 December 2004Carries imprint date 1998–2004
Rp50,000Grey-greenWage Rudolf SoepratmanIndonesian flag hoisting ceremony, 17 August 1997Oemar Said Tjokroaminoto
security thread
Syahril Sabirin (Governor), Dono Iskandar Djojosoebroto (Deputy Governor)1 June 1999'1999'199320 October 2005Carries imprint dates 1999–2005
Rp100,000151 × 65 mmRed, yellow, and blueSukarno and Mohammad Hatta, proclamation of independenceIndonesian Parliament building, JakartaGaruda Pancasila and the logo of Bank Indonesia ; security threadSyahril Sabirin (Governor), Iwan R. Prawiranata (Deputy Governor)Note Printing Australia; Note Printing Works Bank of Thailand1 November 1999First of denomination29 December 2004No imprint date; phosphorus number for security

The rupiah during the Reformation (1998-present)

2000-2014 series and introduction of Rp2000

The lower denominations, Rp1,000 and Rp5,000, were updated in 2000 and 2001. While the Rp5,000 note is still being printed, the Rp1,000 note was last issued dated 2013 (a limited number of notes dated 2016 were issued later) and, while remaining in circulation, has largely been replaced by a coin of the same value. Notes of the previous lowest denominations, Rp100 and Rp500, are no longer printed, since the rupiah had fallen in value by 80% since the previous issue of these denominations in 1992.

The Rp10,000 to Rp100,000 notes were replaced in 2004 and 2005, with the Rp100,000 note reverting to a locally printed paper design, as the polymer notes proved difficult for bank machines to count; all the notes were given better anti-forgery devices. The Rp100,000 note was also given an Irisafe colour-shifting ink technology to its right; this was removed in 2011.

After several delays, following an initial announcement that the Rp2,000 note would replace the Rp1,000 note as the lowest denomination, the new denomination, Rp2,000, was finally officially released, to circulate alongside the lower denomination, on 9 July 2009.

On 20 July 2010, the 2005-issue Rp10,000 note was revised, featuring the same theme but with a colour change to better distinguish it from the Rp100,000 note. Several changes were also made to the note's security features and devices.[22] [23]

On 28 October 2011, in commemoration of Youth Pledge Day, Bank Indonesia updated the Rp20,000, Rp50,000, and Rp100,000 banknotes to feature enhanced security features including rainbow printing, Omron rings and new blind codes.[24] [25]

Bank Indonesia issued a revised Rp100,000 note on Independence Day, 17 August 2014. The banknotes have "Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia" ("The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia") written on the notes, replacing the name of its current issuer, Bank Indonesia. The new notes retain the images of its national figures and have more golden colors. It was purposely designed to make counterfeit harder.[26] [27] The revised note carries an imprint of TE. (abbreviation of "Tahun Emisi", Issue Year) 2014 and the signatures of the then-BI governor Agus Martowardojo and the then-Indonesian Finance Minister Chatib Basri. In addition, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has officially appointed Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta as obverse of Rp100,000 banknotes, following the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 22 of 2 June 2014.[28] [29]

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Rupiah notes '2000', '2001','2004', '2005', '2009', and '2014' series, Printed by Perum Peruri[30]
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialissuenote seriesreplacememt
Rp1,000141 × 65 mmBlue and GreenKapitan PattimuraMaitara and Tidore Islands, with fishermen on a boatTjut MeutiaVaries3 letters, 6 numbers29 November 2000'2000'19 December 2016Imprint 2000–2009, 2011-2013, and 2016
Rp2,000GreyPangeran Antasari of BanjarDayak traditional dancePangeran AntasariVaries9 July 2009'2009'Imprint 2009–2016
Rp5,000143 × 65 mmBrown and GreenTuanku Imam BonjolSongket weaver, Tanah DatarTjut MeutiaVaries6 November 2001'2001'Imprint 2001–2016
Rp10,000145 × 65 mmMagentaSultan Mahmud Badaruddin IIThe traditional Limas House of Palembang, South SumatraSultan Mahmud Badaruddin IIVaries20 October 2005'2005'20 July 2010Imprint 2005–2009
PurpleVaries20 July 201019 December 2016Imprint 2010–2016
Rp20,000147 × 65 mmGreenOto Iskandar di NataTea plantation, West JavaOto Iskandar di NataVaries29 December 2004'2004'31 October 2011Imprint 2004–2011
Varies31 October 201119 December 2016Imprint 2011–2016
Rp50,000149 × 65 mmBlueI Gusti Ngurah RaiPura Ulun Danu Bratan, BaliI Gusti Ngurah RaiVaries20 October 2005'2005'31 October 2011Imprint 2005–2011
Varies31 October 201119 December 2016Imprint 2011-2016
Rp100,000151 × 65 mmRedSukarno and Mohammad Hatta, proclamation of independenceIndonesian Parliament building, Jakarta, Map of IndonesiaWage Rudolf SoepratmanVaries29 December 2004'2004'31 October 2011Imprint 2004–2011
Indonesian Parliament building, Jakarta, Map of Indonesia and with addition text of "Dewan Perwakilan Daerah" (Regional Representative Council)Varies31 October 201117 August 2014Imprint 2011–2014
Varies17 August 2014'2014'19 December 2016Imprint 2014–2016

2016 series

Bank Indonesia introduced a new series of banknotes on 19 December 2016 in denominations of Rp1,000, Rp2,000, Rp5,000, Rp10,000, Rp20,000, Rp50,000 and Rp100,000. This series features national heroes from the history of Indonesia.[31] In 2022, Bank Indonesia predicts that notes of this series will be removed from circulation in 2026.[32]

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Rupiah notes '2016' series, Printed by Perum Peruri[33] [34]
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialnote seriesIssue dateReplacement date
Rp1,000141 × 65 mmYellow-GreyTjut MeutiaTifa dance, Banda Neira, and Cocktown orchidTjut MeutiaVaries3 letters, 6 numbers'2016'19 December 201617 August 2022Imprint 2016–2021
Rp2,000GreyMohammad Husni ThamrinPiring dance, Sianok Canyon and Magnolia champacaPangeran Antasari
Rp5,000143 × 65 mmBrownIdham ChalidGambyong dance, Mount Bromo and TuberoseTjut Meutia
Rp10,000145 × 65 mmPurpleFrans KaisiepoPakarena dance, Wakatobi National Park and Magnolia vrieseanaSultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
Rp20,000147 × 65 mmGreenG.S.S.J. RatulangiGong dance, Derawan Islands and Coelogyne pandurataOtto Iskandar Di Nata
Rp50,000149 × 65 mmBlueDjuanda KartawidjajaLegong dance, Komodo National Park and PlumeriaI Gusti Ngurah Rai
Rp100,000151 × 65 mmRedSukarno and Mohammad HattaTopeng Betawi dance, Raja Ampat Islands and Moon orchidWage Rudolf Soepratman

2022 series

Bank Indonesia introduced a new series of banknotes on 18 August 2022. Officially, they were retroactively issued as legal tender on 17 August 2022 to commemorate Indonesia's 77th year of independence. Similar to the 2016 series, the Indonesian dances and national heroes are still featured on the notes, with some notable changes.[35] [36]

Rupiah notes '2022' series, Printed by Perum Peruri
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialnote seriesIssue date
Rp1,000121 × 65 mmYellow, GreyTjut MeutiaTifa dance, Banda Neira, and Cocktown orchidTjut MeutiaPerry Warjiyo (Governor) — Sri Mulyani Indrawati (Minister of Finance)3 letters, 6 numbers'2022'17 August 2022Imprint 2022–present
Rp2,000126 × 65 mmGreyMohammad Husni ThamrinPiring dance, Sianok Canyon and Magnolia champacaMohammad Husni Thamrin
Rp5,000131 × 65 mmBrown, OrangeIdham ChalidGambyong dance, Mount Bromo and TuberoseIdham Chalid
Rp10,000136 × 65 mmPurpleFrans KaisiepoPakarena dance, Wakatobi National Park and Magnolia vrieseanaFrans Kaisiepo
Rp20,000141 × 65 mmGreenG.S.S.J. RatulangiGong dance, Derawan Islands and Coelogyne pandurataG.S.S.J. Ratulangi
Rp50,000146 × 65 mmBlueDjuanda KartawidjajaLegong dance, Komodo National Park and PlumeriaDjuanda Kartawidjaja
Rp100,000151 × 65 mmRedSukarno and Mohammad HattaTopeng Betawi dance, Raja Ampat Islands and Moon orchidSukarno and Mohammad Hatta

Commemorative banknotes

Suharto "25 years of development" commemorative Rp50,000 polymer note (1993)

In 1993, a polymer Rp50,000 rupiah (approximately US$22) note celebrating "25 Years of Development" with the hologram and phrase "Penerbitan Khusus" (Special Issue) was issued. Only five million notes are printed and each were packed in a presentation pack explaining the 25-year growth plan since 1969. These notes were priced at Rp100,000 upon release, which was double the face value. The design featured Suharto on the front and Soekarno-Hatta airport on the back, with a plane taking off to symbolise Indonesia's growth. However, it is believed that due to poor sales, some of the polymer notes, minus the folder, were issued as regularly circulating money. A paper version (regular note) of similar design was printed in 1993 and 1994.

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Rupiah commemorative polymer notes Suharto '1993', Printed by Note Printing Australia
ImageValueDimensionsMain colourDescriptionDate ofRemarks
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkSignaturesSerialIssue dateWithdrawal dateReplacement
Rp50,000 152 × 76 mmBlueSuharto with scenes of industrial development, slogan "25 Tahun Indonesia Membangun" (25 years of Indonesia's development)Garuda Indonesia Boeing 747 aircraft taking off from Soekarno-Hatta International AirportSuharto hologram, Bank Indonesia watermarkAdrianus Mooy (Governor), Hasudungan Tampubolon (Director)3 letters, 6 numbers1 March 199321 August 2000No replacement, last of denominationPolymer note

75th anniversary of independence Rp75,000 note (2020)

Bank Indonesia officially introduced a new commemorative banknote on 17 August 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Indonesia's declaration of independence. It was the first commemorative money to independence anniversary in banknotes, after before issued in coins. A total of 75 million notes were printed. They were made available to Indonesian citizens over the age of 17, who could purchase a maximum of one banknote by registering online and collecting it at one of the 45 regional Bank Indonesia branches. Due to the high demand, banknotes were subsequently offered for sale online for prices up to Rp8.8 million, more than 117 times its face value. Following rumors that the notes were only merchandise, and not legal tender, the central bank confirmed they could be used for payment transactions. The design of the note also attracted attention, and Bank Indonesia was obliged to deny that one of the children pictured on the back was wearing a traditional costume from China.[37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42]

Anti-counterfeit warnings

Until 1998, rupiah banknotes featured an anti-counterfeit warning which evolved throughout the years:

Security features

References

Notes and References

  1. Cuhaj, 2010, p. 877.
  2. Cuhaj, 2010, pp. 878–886.
  3. Cuhaj, 2010, p. 697.
  4. Cuhaj, 2010, p. 699.
  5. Cuhaj, 2010, pp. 699–700.
  6. Cuhaj, 2010, pp. 700–701.
  7. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060731/http://www.bi.go.id/msmbiweben/sejarah_content3.asp?id=105 BI.go.id
  8. Cuhaj, 2010, p. 701.
  9. Cuhaj, 2010, pp. 885–886.
  10. http://www.bi.go.id/msmbiweben/sejarah_content.asp?id=24 BI.go.id
  11. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192454/http://www.bi.go.id/msmbiweben/sejarah_content3.asp?id=248 BI.go.id
  12. Web site: 28 Desember 2020: Batas Waktu Penukaran 6 Pecahan Uang Kertas Tahun Emisi 1968, 1975, 1977 - Bank Sentral Republik Indonesia. 2020-12-16. www.bi.go.id. 16 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201216224443/https://www.bi.go.id/id/ruang-media/info-terbaru/Pages/28-Desember-2020-Batas-Waktu-Penukaran-6-Pecahan-Uang-Kertas-Tahun-Emisi-1968-1975-1977.aspx. live.
  13. Web site: Uang yang Dicabut - Bank Sentral Republik Indonesia. 2020-12-16. www.bi.go.id. 13 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013131854/https://www.bi.go.id/id/sistem-pembayaran/instrumen/uang-yang-dicabut/Contents/Default.aspx. live.
  14. Web site: 2020-05-14. Berikut Daftar Uang yang Sudah Dicabut dan Ditarik Tapi Bisa Ditukar di Bank Indonesia. 2020-12-16. BeritaManado.com: Berita Terkini Manado, Sulawesi Utara. id-ID. 16 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200616171355/https://beritamanado.com/berikut-daftar-uang-yang-sudah-dicabut-dan-ditarik-tapi-bisa-ditukar-di-bank-indonesia/. live.
  15. Web site: Times. I. D. N.. Rizal. Tukarkan Uang Kalian: Ini Daftar Uang Rupiah yang Segera Dicabut dari Peredaran!. 2020-12-16. IDN Times. id. 6 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906103728/https://www.idntimes.com/news/indonesia/rizal/tukarkan-uang-kalian-ini-daftar-uang-yang-akan-segera-dicabut-dari-peredaran. live.
  16. Web site: Jangka Waktu Penukaran Uang Kertas yang Dicabut dan Ditarik dari Peredaran Sesuai PBI No.2/18/PBI tanggal 20 Juli 2000 - Bank Sentral Republik Indonesia. 2020-12-16. www.bi.go.id. 27 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227054841/https://www.bi.go.id/id/e404.aspx. live.
  17. Web site: Administrator. 1993-03-06. Wah, lima puluh ribu?. 2020-12-16. Tempo. en. 27 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027024506/https://majalah.tempo.co/read/ekonomi-dan-bisnis/5949/wah-lima-puluh-ribu. live.
  18. Web site: Kompasiana.com . 2020-08-21 . "Uang Soeharto" Rp 50.000 Pernah Jadi Rebutan Lalu Dicampakkan . 2022-08-20 . KOMPASIANA . id . 28 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230228172200/https://www.kompasiana.com/djuliantosusantio/5f3f0620d541df34631c77c3/uang-soeharto-rp-50-000-pernah-jadi-rebutan-lalu-dicampakkan . live .
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