1000 rupiah 1958

Common. The 1958 1000 rupiah circulated widely as regular issue currency and saw substantial print runs. Market data from eBay transactions spanning 2012-2025 shows consistent availability, with UNC specimens regularly selling in the $15-35 range (with occasional outliers), and PMG-graded examples in the $20-80 range depending on grade. The catalog value for UNC condition is listed at only $2.50 (as of 2016), and regular supply in the secondary market indicates this is a readily obtainable note for collectors. While early Indonesian currency, it was never recalled or produced in severely limited quantities.

Issued in 1958, four years after Indonesia's declaration of independence, this banknote represents the young nation's effort to establish its own monetary identity and celebrate its diverse cultural heritage. The deliberate choice to feature Minangkabau craftsmanship and architecture on this denomination reflects the Indonesian government's commitment to regional representation and the promotion of traditional arts during the early Sukarno era. The note's sophisticated engraving and security features demonstrate Indonesia's capacity for advanced currency production independent of colonial powers.

The obverse showcases a young male silversmith from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Western Sumatra, depicted in left profile in the process of hand-crafting a silver plate—a traditional craft central to the region's cultural identity. The central field is dominated by elaborate spiral and floral ornamental designs in baroque style, with the denomination prominently displayed in the upper left and lower right corners. A blank cartouche with geometric diamond-lattice border occupies the right side, likely serving as a security feature. The reverse presents a multi-story traditional Minangkabau house (rumah gadang) with characteristic architectural features, set within a courtyard landscape with palm trees visible in the background. The entire reverse is framed by an ornate decorative border featuring baroque scrollwork and rosette motifs. Both sides employ fine-line engraving throughout, with reddish-brown as the primary color on the obverse and a brown-and-green palette on the reverse. The artist 'Junalies Del' is credited on the obverse.

Front: '1000' (denomination, top left and bottom right), 'BANK INDONESIA' (issuer name), 'SERIBU RUPIAH' (Indonesian: One Thousand Rupiah), '1958' (year of issue), 'GUBERNUR' (Governor), 'DIREKTUR' (Director), 'JUNALIES DEL' (artist/engraver signature), 'PT PERJETAK ASAN PERCETAKAN' (Printing Company). Back: Serial number 'EFY10439' (appears twice), Legal warning text: 'BARANGSIAPA MENIRU ATAU MEMALSUKAN UANG KERTAS DAN BARANGSIAPA MENGELUARKAN JENINAN GENGGADA ATAU MEMALSUKAN JENINAN UANG KERTAS DIANCAM HUKUM PIDANA ATAU UANG KERTAS YANG DIPALSURAN AKAN DITUNUT DIMUKA HUKUM' (Whoever forges or counterfeits banknotes and whoever issues counterfeit banknotes is threatened with criminal penalties; forged banknotes will be prosecuted before the law).

Intaglio (photogravure/engraving) printing, as evidenced by the fine line work, complex geometric patterns, and precise detail visible throughout both sides. The printer, Pertjetakan Kebajoran (noted as 'PT PERJETAK ASAN PERCETAKAN' on the note), employed sophisticated security engraving techniques including elaborate decorative borders designed to deter counterfeiting. The multi-color printing (reddish-brown and mauve on obverse; brown and green on reverse) indicates the use of multiple printing plates, consistent with mid-20th century security printing standards.

The observed specimen displays serial number 'EFY10439' with the 'EFY' prefix. This note would be classified as a regular 1958 issue without major known varieties affecting value. Signature varieties (Gubernur and Direktur) exist for this series but are not readily distinguished without detailed research into the specific individuals who held these positions during 1958. The artist signature 'Junalies Del' appears consistent with the standard design. No significant overprints, color variations, or printing varieties that would constitute notable collectible variants are evident in this specimen.