Issued in 1999 by Bank Indonesia, this 50,000 Rupiah banknote forms part of the late pre-reform issues, combining national heroes with cultural and economic themes.
The obverse features a portrait of I Gusti Ngurah Rai, the Balinese national hero who fought against colonial forces. Surrounding elements include denomination numerals, guilloche patterns, microtext, and the inscription “Bank Indonesia.”
The reverse depicts the Ulun Danu Bratan Temple in Bali, one of Indonesia’s most iconic water temples, representing cultural identity, spirituality, and architectural heritage. The design incorporates ornamental patterns and repeating denominations.
Issuer: Bank Indonesia
Denomination: 50,000 Rupiah
Year: 1999
Dimensions: Approx. 152 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (I Gusti Ngurah Rai), security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
