100000 Indonesian Rupiah (Heroes 2016)

Overview

The 100,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) banknote from the Heroes Series (issued 2016) represents the highest denomination of Indonesia’s paper currency and combines national history with advanced modern security design. Issued by Bank Indonesia, this note celebrates Indonesia’s founding leaders while incorporating vibrant cultural and geographic imagery, making it both a functional currency and a highly recognisable modern banknote.

Front (Obverse) Design

The front of the banknote features dual engraved portraits of Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno and Dr. (H.C.) Drs. Mohammad Hatta, Indonesia’s first President and Vice-President. The portraits are rendered in fine intaglio lines, producing strong tactile depth and excellent resistance to counterfeiting.

Soekarno appears smiling slightly, wearing his traditional peci cap, while Hatta is depicted with round spectacles and formal attire. Between the portraits runs a vertical security thread with repeating micro-text and colour-shifting elements. The background is filled with layered guilloche patterns, latent images, and the Indonesian Garuda emblem, alongside the denomination “100000” printed in bold red numerals at multiple points for instant recognition.

Back (Reverse) Design

The reverse highlights Indonesian cultural heritage with a dynamic illustration of a traditional dancer from Raja Ampat, captured mid-movement with flowing costume details. Behind the figure lies a scenic island seascape, referencing Indonesia’s vast maritime geography.

The design blends soft gradients of red and pink with dot-matrix security patterns, floral motifs, and optically variable ink elements. The denomination “SERATUS RIBU RUPIAH” is clearly printed, while serial numbers appear in contrasting colours for enhanced traceability. Raised ink and fine line work give the reverse both visual richness and tactile authenticity.

Security Features

This banknote includes advanced security measures such as:

• Colour-shifting security thread

• Raised intaglio printing

• Micro-text and latent images

• Watermark portraits visible when held to light

• Complex guilloche and dot-pattern backgrounds

These features collectively make the note highly secure and difficult to counterfeit.

Exchanging 100,000 Indonesian Rupiah Notes

Although this banknote remains widely recognised, many banks, travel money bureau, and bureaus do not accept older or overseas-held Indonesian banknotes. We specialise in helping individuals, businesses, and charities exchange leftover currency through a simple online process.

How it works:

• Indicate the quantity of 100,000 Indonesian Rupiah banknotes you want to exchange

• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button

• Your online account now shows the exchange value

You can then send your notes securely and receive fast payment after verification.

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