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
Related
Other Rupee currencies
Historical predecessor
Dutch East Indies Guilder