Indonesian Rupiah facts for kids

The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) is the official money of Indonesia. It's what people use to buy things and pay for services there. The Rupiah first came into use in 1946.

Understanding the Indonesian Rupiah

The Indonesian Rupiah is the currency that keeps the economy of Indonesia running. Every day, millions of people use Rupiah coins and banknotes for everything from buying food to paying for transport.

Coins You Can Use

When you are in Indonesia, you will find several different coins. These coins are used for smaller payments. The coins currently in use are:

• 25 rupiah
• 50 rupiah
• 100 rupiah
• 200 rupiah
• 500 rupiah
• 1000 rupiah

Banknotes in Your Wallet

For larger amounts, people use banknotes. These paper notes come in various values. Each banknote often features important figures or landmarks from Indonesian history and culture. The banknotes you will see are:

• 1000 rupiah
• 2000 rupiah
• 5000 rupiah
• 10 000 rupiah
• 20 000 rupiah
• 50 000 rupiah
• 100 000 rupiah

Images for kids

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  Rupiah banknotes usually feature Indonesian national heroes. Here, Pattimura (Thomas Matulessy) is featured in the old 1,000-rupiah banknote.

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  Collection of 50,000-rupiah bills clearly displaying the security threads

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  A 10,000-rupiah 1992 banknote (recto), depicting Hamengkubuwono IX and a group of Scouts camping

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  A 10,000-rupiah 1992 banknote (verso), depicting the Borobudur

See also

In Spanish: Rupia indonesia para niños