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Indonesian Rupiah · IDR

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Currency info

Adopted: 1946

Currency family: Rupee

The Indonesian Rupiah is one of the world's lowest-valued major currencies, with exchange rates typically exceeding 10,000 to the US dollar.

  • Adopted in 1946 following Indonesian independence from the Netherlands
  • Replaced the Dutch East Indies Guilder as the official currency
  • Experienced significant inflation during the 1960s under Sukarno's presidency
  • Underwent major redenomination in 1965, removing three zeros from circulation
  • Stabilized under Suharto's New Order regime starting in 1967

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

Dutch East Indies Guilder