Soekarno - Hatta, the National Heroes

Soekarno-Hatta are the Proclaimers of Indonesian Independence. On August 17, 1945 at 10.00 am, the Proclamation manuscript finally read in the front yard of Bung Karno’s house in Jakarta. Since then the news about Indonesian Independence spread abroad.

An image of the building of People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), People’s Representative Assembly (DPR) and Regional Representative Council (DPD). In 1965, President Soekarno held a contest to design the building which was won by an architect named Soejoedi. The unique roof design was inspired by a halved dome.

To enhance its security features, the 100,000 Rupiah denomination Emission Year 2014 is equipped with an improved design and features such as see-through register, and serial number. Other changes are the addition phrase “Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia” and signed by both Governor of Bank of Indonesia and Minister of Finance.