Description
General Information
Country: Indonesia
Issuing Authority: Bank Indonesia
Denomination: 20,000 Rupiah
Text (Bahasa Indonesia): Dua Puluh Ribu Rupiah
Year of Issue: 1998 (this design continued in circulation into the early 2000s)
Printer: Perum Percetakan Uang RI (PERURI)
Obverse (Front Design)
Portrait: Ki Hajar Dewantara
Founder of the Indonesian education movement
Recognized as the Father of National Education
Additional Imagery:
Ganesha statue (symbol of wisdom and knowledge)
Garuda Pancasila emblem (national coat of arms)
Dominant Colors: Green, beige, light brown
Orientation: Horizontal
Security Features
Watermark (portrait area)
Security thread
Intaglio (raised) printing
Microtext and fine-line background patterns
Specifications
Material: Cotton-based paper
Shape: Rectangular
Serial Number: Red alphanumeric (example shown: NGU361220)
Grading & Holder (as shown)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Extremely Fine – 40 (XF 40)
Pick Number: P-138
Grading Year: 2025
Condition Notes:
Light folds/wrinkles
Sharp details with strong color
No major tears or heavy wear
Collector Notes
Popular among collectors due to:
Historical figure
Education theme
Transitional-era Indonesian banknotes
Collector Value:
Depends on condition and serial number
Graded XF notes are typically more valuable than circulated examples