Issued in 1964 by the Republik Indonesia, this 5 Sen banknote is part of the small-denomination series used for everyday transactions in the early post-independence era. These notes reflect the nation’s focus on practicality and national identity during the 1960s.
The obverse features a portrait of an Indonesian farmer wearing traditional attire, symbolizing the agricultural foundation of the country. Surrounding the portrait are denomination numerals, decorative guilloche patterns, and the national inscription “Republik Indonesia.”
The reverse displays a simple layout with repeating denomination elements and ornamental geometric borders, consistent with the design style of low-value notes from this period.
Issuer: Republik Indonesia
Denomination: 5 Sen
Year: 1964
Dimensions: Approx. 96 × 52 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Guilloche patterns, decorative borders
