Indonesia 1 Rupiah 1956 Pick 74 UNC Banknote
The Indonesia 1 Rupiah 1956 banknote (Pick 74) is part of the third series of government-issued banknotes produced by the Republic of Indonesia during the early years of independence. Signed by Finance Minister Jusuf Wibisono, this issue replaced the 1954 variety while retaining the same attractive design.
Printed in shades of blue, the note features a portrait of a Javanese girl on the obverse and the Garuda Pancasila, Indonesia’s national emblem, on the reverse. Its simple yet elegant design makes it a popular collectible among enthusiasts of Asian paper money.
In UNC (Uncirculated) condition, it is an excellent example of Indonesia’s early post-independence currency.
Historical Background
Following Indonesia’s independence in 1945, the young republic introduced several banknote series as it established its own monetary system.
The 1956 issue is distinguished from the 1954 version by the signature of Jusuf Wibisono, who served as Minister of Finance. These government-issued notes circulated until being replaced by later Bank Indonesia issues at the end of the 1950s.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Indonesia
- Denomination: 1 Rupiah
- Year: 1956
- Pick Number: P-74
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Republic of Indonesia
- Currency: Rupiah (1950–1965)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: 129 × 60 mm
- Status: Demonetized
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of a Javanese girl
- Republic of Indonesia inscriptions
- Denomination numerals
- Signature of Jusuf Wibisono
- Decorative guilloche patterns
The portrait celebrates Indonesia’s cultural diversity and represents the country’s largest ethnic group.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Garuda Pancasila, Indonesia’s national coat of arms
- Large denomination numeral
- Ornamental security patterns
The Garuda symbolizes national unity and embodies the five principles of Pancasila, the philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state.
Security Features
- Fine-line guilloche engraving
- Multicolour printing
- Serial numbering
- High-quality intaglio printing
- Security design typical of the 1950s
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Indonesia 1 Rupiah 1956 Pick 74 UNC banknote is an attractive and affordable piece from Indonesia’s formative years as an independent nation. Its portrait of a Javanese girl and iconic Garuda emblem make it one of the country’s most recognizable early issues.
Perfect for:
- Indonesian banknote collections
- Asian currency collections
- Post-independence banknotes
- Vintage world paper money
- Cultural-themed banknotes
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 74 is the final government-issued 1 Rupiah note before Indonesia transitioned to later Bank Indonesia series. Although common compared with higher denominations, pristine UNC examples remain highly desirable thanks to their bright colours and excellent preservation.
