A NEW banknote, for 75,000 rupiah, was issued to mark the 75th Independence Day in Indonesia.
The commemorative note was unveiled by Bank Indonesia (BI), that had released 75 million pieces of the bill, according to The Jakarta Post.
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said the issuance of the new banknote was an expression of gratitude for the country's independence, as well as a symbol of optimism in facing future challenges.
"[Bank Indonesia] did not issue the special currency notes to improve liquidity to fund [the country's] economic activities. [...] but to commemorate Indonesia 75th Independence Day and to express gratitude for the country's independence," Sri Mulyani said.
"I hope that the celebration of our country's 75th will be a symbol of revival and optimism in facing these extraordinary challenges (brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic)."
The new bill bears the faces of the country's first president and vice president, Sukarno and Muhammad Hatta.
The commemorative banknote also depicts the first flag-hoisting ceremony during the country's Declaration of Independence on Aug 17, 1945.
In addition, it features the country's infrastructure achievements such as the Jakarta MRT, Papua's Youtefa Bridge and the trans-Java toll road.