1/2 rupiah 1945 — Indonesia ( Pick: 16 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1/2 rupiah issued in Indonesia in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 16. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side design features "REPUBLIC," "Republik Indonesia," and the date "1945 Issue; 17.10.1945." The main colors are green on a pale peach underprint.
This note measures 119 x 58 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by the MENTERI KEUANGAN and was printed in Djakarta.
The front side design features "REPUBLIC," "Republik Indonesia," and the date "1945 Issue; 17.10.1945." The main colors are green on a pale peach underprint.
This note measures 119 x 58 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by the MENTERI KEUANGAN and was printed in Djakarta.
Specifications
- Signed by
- MENTERI KEUANGAN
- Date of issue
- 17 OKTOBER 1945
- Printing office
- Djakarta
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green on pale peach underprint
- Dimensions
- 119 x 58 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 16
About this banknote
The Republic of Indonesia issued the 1/2 Rupiah banknote on October 17, 1945, as part of its first series of currency, known as Oeang Republik Indonesia (ORI). This issuance marked the establishment of Indonesia's national currency following its declaration of independence on August 17, 1945.
The obverse of the banknote features the denomination "½" prominently in the center, with the inscriptions "REPUBLIK INDONESIA" and "TANDA PEMBAJARAN JANG SAH" above and below, respectively. The date "DJAKARTA 17 OKTOBER 1945" and the title "MENTERI KEUANGAN" are also present. The reverse side contains a promissory text surrounded by fern leaves. The note measures 119 x 58 mm and is printed in green on a pale peach underprint.
