1000 Rupiah IDR #267

Front

Terraced rice paddies (sawah) in mountainous terrain, depicting Indonesia's traditional agricultural landscape. The terracing system represents centuries-old farming practices in Java and other Indonesian islands, essential to the nation's rice cultivation and food security. This design celebrates Indonesia's agricultural heritage and the importance of rice farming to Indonesian society and economy.

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Traditional Indonesian weaving (woman at loom). A woman is shown operating a traditional Indonesian weaving loom, representing the nation's rich textile heritage including batik and songket production. This scene honors the artisanal crafts and indigenous textile traditions that are central to Indonesian cultural identity across the archipelago, particularly in regions like Java, Sumatra, and Bali.

History

Issue of 1960 series, part of the early Republic of Indonesia banknotes following independence. This series was issued during the period of Guided Democracy under President Sukarno. These notes circulated during a period of economic instability and were eventually replaced by the 1964 series as Indonesia struggled with inflation. The denomination of 1000 Rupiah was significant at the time. Printed domestically by Pertjetakan Kebajoran (Kebajoran Press), reflecting Indonesia's efforts to establish independent currency production capacity. The series featured themes of Indonesian agriculture, culture, and national development.