No.24/219/DKom
The Government and Bank Indonesia hosted a launch ceremony for seven denominations of rupiah banknote, 2022 issue, today (18/8) in Jakarta. The seven denominations of new rupiah banknote were issued and circulated as legal tender in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Indonesian independence on 17th August 2022. Visually, the seven denominations of 2022 issue banknotes, namely Rp100,000, Rp50,000, Rp20,000, Rp10,000, Rp5,000, Rp2,000 and Rp1,000, are described as follows.
The 2022 issue banknotes retain the same images of national heroes on the obverse side, complete with cultural themes of Indonesia (traditional dances, natural landscapes and flora) on the reverse side, as the 2016 edition notes. The new notes, however, boast three innovative aspects, namely a sharper colour palette, more reliable security features and greater durability. The innovations ensure that genuine rupiah banknotes are easier to identify, more convenient and safer to use and more difficult to counterfeit, thus improving the quality and reliability of rupiah banknotes as a source of pride and symbol of sovereignty in the Republic of Indonesia.
The issue and circulation of 2022 banknotes represents the implementation of the Currency Act mandate as an integral part of the planning to meet public demand for currency in 2022, while maintaining good governance in accordance with prevailing laws. The new banknotes do not, however, impact the validity of existing rupiah banknotes. All rupiah banknotes and coins previously issued remain legal tender throughout the territory of the Republic of Indonesia until they are withdrawn from circulation by Bank Indonesia. In accordance with the Currency Act, the removal of rupiah currency from circulation must be stipulated in a State Gazette of the Republic of Indonesia and announced through the mass media.
The issuance of 2022 rupiah banknotes, which coincides with the77th anniversary of Indonesian independence, is in the spirit of nationalism and sovereignty to nurture optimism concerning the national economic recovery. This is also in line with the theme of Independence Day in 2022, namely Recover Faster, Revive Stronger. Members of the public can exchange 2022 issue rupiah banknotes through their local bank or mobile cash services provided by Bank Indonesia. The new banknotes are available for order through the PINTAR application, which can be accessed via https://pintar.bi.go.id. The new notes will be available to the public for order commencing 18th August 2022 at 11:00 WIB, with delivery starting on 19th August 2022. The new banknotes can be exchanged while maintaining strict Covid-19 health protocols set by the Government.
Jakarta, 18th August 2022
Head of Communication Department
Erwin Haryono
Executive Director
Information about Bank Indonesia
Tel. 021-131, Email: bicara@bi.go.id
