Indonesia 5000 Rupiah Teuku Umar 1992 (1999) Pick 130h UNC Banknote
The Indonesia 5000 Rupiah 1992 (1999) Pick 130h belongs to a long-running series of Indonesian banknotes originally introduced in 1992 and subsequently printed with different annual date varieties.
The note is dedicated to Teuku Umar, one of Indonesia’s most celebrated resistance leaders. Its reverse moves from national history to everyday Indonesian life, depicting fishermen working on Lake Toba, the spectacular volcanic lake in northern Sumatra.
The P-130h designation identifies the 1999 printing of the original 1992 design, making the secondary date important for collectors assembling the series by year.
Historical Background
Teuku Umar (1854–1899) was an Acehnese military leader who became famous for his resistance against Dutch colonial forces during the Aceh War.
One of the most remarkable episodes of his career involved apparently cooperating with the Dutch. After gaining their confidence, weapons and military resources, Umar returned to the Acehnese resistance and used those resources against the colonial forces.
He was killed in battle in 1899 and was later officially recognised as a National Hero of Indonesia.
Interestingly, the secondary date of this particular banknote is 1999, exactly one hundred years after Teuku Umar’s death.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Indonesia
- Denomination: 5,000 Rupiah
- Issue: 1992 (1999)
- Pick Number: P-130h
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank Indonesia
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: approximately 144 × 68 mm
- Dominant Colours: Brown, green and multicolour
- Portrait: Teuku Umar
- Reverse: Traditional fishing on Lake Toba
- Watermark: Teuku Umar
- Printer: Perum Percetakan Uang Republik Indonesia (Perum Peruri)
- Type: Standard circulation banknote
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Teuku Umar
- Garuda Pancasila, the national emblem of Indonesia
- Bank Indonesia inscription
- Lima Ribu Rupiah denomination
- Large 5000 numerals
- Serial numbers
- Detailed ornamental and security patterns
- Year indication associated with the 1999 printing
The portrait commemorates Teuku Umar’s role in the resistance against Dutch colonial rule, placing him among the Indonesian National Heroes represented on the country’s currency.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Traditional fishermen on Lake Toba
- Fishing boat
- Lake and mountainous landscape
- 5,000 Rupiah denomination
- Bank Indonesia inscriptions
- Detailed geometric security patterns
Lake Toba, situated in North Sumatra, is the world’s largest volcanic lake and one of Indonesia’s most remarkable natural landmarks.
The fishing scene adds an everyday cultural dimension to the banknote, contrasting with the historical portrait of Teuku Umar on the front.
Security Features
The P-130 series incorporates security elements characteristic of Indonesian banknotes of the 1990s, including:
- Teuku Umar portrait watermark
- Embedded security thread
- Intaglio printing
- Microprinting
- Fine-line security patterns
- UV-reactive elements
- Complex multicoloured underprint
- Serial numbering
- Raised printed elements
The portrait watermark provides a direct connection with the principal subject depicted on the obverse and is one of the easiest authentication features to examine when the note is held against the light.
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Indonesia 5000 Rupiah Teuku Umar 1992 (1999) Pick 130h UNC banknote combines Indonesian independence history with the natural and cultural heritage of Sumatra.
It is particularly suitable for collectors of Indonesian banknotes, Asian currency, National Heroes, colonial history, Lake Toba imagery and vintage UNC world paper money.
