5 rupiah 1947 — Indonesia ( Pick: 21 )

Region: Middle East & Asia

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 rupiah issued in Indonesia in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 21. This banknote's characteristics place it among documented examples from this particular issue.

The front side design features "Republik Indonesia" along with inscriptions indicating the 1945 Issue and the 1947 First Issue dated 1.1.1947. The green note displays a portrait of Sukarno on the left, similar to note #18.

This note measures 148 x 71 mm and is printed on paper. It was signed by Dr. Ir. (Achmed) Soekarno. The printing office for this note is Djokjakarta.

Specifications

Signed by: Dr. Ir. (Achmed) Soekarno
Date of issue: 01.01.1947
Printing office: Djokjakarta
Paper: Paper
Colour: Green
Dimensions: 148 x 71 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 21

About this banknote

The issuing authority for this banknote was the Republik Indonesia. This series was issued in 1947. It was introduced during the early years following Indonesia's declaration of independence on August 17, 1945, as part of efforts to establish a national currency amidst political changes.

The front side of the 5 rupiah banknote features a portrait of Sukarno on the left, taken from a design similar to Pick number 18. The note is predominantly green and was printed by the Djokjakarta printing office. The dimensions of the banknote are 148 x 71 mm, and it bears the signature of Dr. Ir. (Achmed) Soekarno.