2 1/2 rupiah 1953 — Indonesia ( Pick: 41 )

Region: Middle East & Asia

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 2 1/2 rupiah issued in Indonesia in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 41. Its denomination and year identify it within documented banknotes of this issue.

The front design features “Republik Indonesia” along with the labels "1951 Issue" and "1953 Issue". The predominant orange color, with green accents, complements the illustration of a steep coast on the left and palm trees on the right. The back design displays arms centered on the note.

This banknote is produced on paper, measuring 127 x 66 mm. It was printed by the Security Banknote Company in Philadelphia, United States. The issuance of the 2 1/2 rupiah aligns with Indonesia's early post-independence currency development.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1953
Printing office: Security Banknote Company, Philadelphia, United States
Paper: Paper
Colour: Orange, Green
Dimensions: 127 x 66 mm
Pick catalog: 41

About this banknote

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia issued the 2½ rupiah banknote in 1953, signed by Soemitro Djojohadikoesoemo. This series was printed by the Security Banknote Company in Philadelphia, United States.

The obverse features a steep coastline on the left and palm trees on the right, with the text "Republik Indonesia" and the year "1953." The reverse displays the national coat of arms, Garuda Pancasila, at the center. The note measures 127 x 66 mm and is predominantly orange and green.