Issued in 1982 by the Republik Indonesia, this 500 Rupiah banknote belongs to the post-independence series highlighting the country’s national heroes and economic themes of the early 1980s.
The obverse features a portrait of I Gusti Ngurah Rai, the Balinese hero who led resistance efforts during Indonesia’s struggle for independence. The design includes denomination numerals, guilloche patterns, and the national inscription “Republik Indonesia.”
The reverse depicts agricultural and rural development scenes, symbolizing the importance of farming and rice cultivation in Indonesia’s economy, with intricate border patterns enhancing the overall design.
Issuer: Republik Indonesia
Denomination: 500 Rupiah
Year: 1982
Dimensions: Approx. 145 × 65 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns, security fibers
