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The Low Down on Indonesian Currency

Currency:

Indonesian rupiah
Currency code:

IDR
Central Bank:

Bank of Indonesia
Currency symbol:

Rp (rupiah)
Bank notes:

Rp 2,000, Rp 5,000, Rp 10,000, Rp 20,000
Rp 50,000, Rp 100,000



By 1971, the rupiah (IDR) had become the official currency of all of Indonesia’s 34 different provinces. Sen are to rupiah what pence are to pounds. One rupiah equates to 100 sen, but since even one rupiah does not carry much value, you will find next to nothing is priced in terms of sen.



Bargaining is a very typical practice in Indonesia, so never be afraid to negotiate the price on the items you want to buy. Before midday, you might be able to pay a ‘morning price’ for your goods – up to a 30% discount!



Notes are used a lot more frequently than coins in Indonesia – even though 1,000 IDR equate to less than one British penny, you will still find small bills paid with cash made up of 1,000 IDR notes, rather than the coin for the same amount. Any notes that are dated 1998–1999 are no longer legal tender, although you can exchange these until 2018 for current currency.



What to spend your rupiah on:

  • *

    Entrance to the National Museum
    in Jakarta

    10,000 IDR *

  • *

    Refreshing soft drink in
    a restaurant

    6,800 IDR *

  • *

    Taxi from S-H International Airport
    to Jakarta city centre

    132,000 IDR *

  • *

    Guided trek around
    Mount Batur, Bali

    836,332 IDR *

  • *

    Scuba diving in Tulamben,
    Bali

    1,093,665 IDR *

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Must-sees in indonesia

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  • Bali
  • A hub for tourists, you’ll get the most out of Bali by going off the beaten path. Hot springs in the middle of the jungle sound good? Visit the Banjar village.
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  • Lombok
  • This island paradise is like a less commercialised Bali. If you go in February or March you’ll have the chance to witness the island’s mesmerising fishing festival.
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  • Bandung
  • The city of Bandung is 150km from Jakarta and features incredible architecture, like St. Peter’s Cathedral, as well as the natural beauty of Cimahi Waterfall.

Exchanging Indonesian Rupiah is Easy

Order Indonesian Rupiahs online, lock in the rate and collect at your local store, at the airport before you fly or have it delivered at home

  • 1. Click the ‘Buy Rupiah Now’ button below

  • And tell us how much you need for your trip.

  • 2. Choose how to get it

  • Get your currency home-delivered or choose to collect at more than 3,600 pick up locations.

  • 3. Pay online

  • You can pay online using either BPAY, Visa or MasterCard®

Travelling to Indonesia in the Future?

Travelling to Indonesia in the Future?

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**The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.

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