Indonesia 1 Rupiah 1968 Pick 102 UNC Banknote
The Indonesia 1 Rupiah 1968 banknote (Pick 102) is the smallest denomination of the well-known 1968 General Sudirman Series issued by Bank Indonesia. The series is recognised for combining portraits of an important national military figure with scenes representing Indonesian workers, agriculture and everyday life.
With its compact format and colourful orange, violet and green design, this banknote is an attractive and affordable addition to collections of Asian currency and historic Indonesian paper money.
In UNC (Uncirculated) condition, the note retains its original crispness and offers a well-preserved example of Indonesian currency from the late 1960s.
Historical Background
The banknote was issued during the period following Indonesia’s 1965 currency reform, when a new rupiah replaced the previous currency at a heavily reduced conversion rate.
The 1968 family featured General Raden Sudirman, Indonesia’s first commander-in-chief and one of the country’s most respected independence figures. The complete series included denominations ranging from 1 Rupiah to 10,000 Rupiah.
The modest 1 Rupiah denomination was intended for ordinary daily transactions, making surviving notes in pristine condition especially appealing to collectors today.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Indonesia
- Denomination: 1 Rupiah
- Year: 1968
- Pick Number: P-102
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank Indonesia
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: Approximately 111–113 × 56 mm
- Series: 1968 General Sudirman Issue
Obverse
The obverse features:
- A portrait of General Raden Sudirman
- The Indonesian national coat of arms
- Bank Indonesia inscriptions
- Denomination numerals
- Decorative geometric security patterns
General Sudirman was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian armed forces and remains one of the most prominent figures associated with the country’s struggle for independence.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- A woman collecting or processing copra
- Coconut-related agricultural activity
- Large denomination numerals
- Decorative multicoloured patterns
Copra, the dried flesh of coconuts, has historically been an important agricultural product in Indonesia and other tropical regions.
Security Features
- Fine-line guilloche designs
- Multicoloured underprinting
- Serial numbering
- Detailed engraved portrait
- Security printing typical of the period
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Indonesia 1 Rupiah 1968 Pick 102 UNC banknote combines national history, traditional agriculture and an attractive vintage design. As the first denomination of the General Sudirman series, it is a useful starting point for collectors wishing to assemble the complete 1968 Indonesian banknote family.
Perfect for:
- Indonesian banknote collections
- Asian currency collections
- Military and national-hero themes
- Agricultural banknote collections
- Vintage world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 102 is catalogued as the opening denomination of Indonesia’s 1968 General Sudirman series. Its small size, distinctive colouring and copra-harvesting reverse make it easy to recognise and popular among collectors of affordable Asian banknotes.
