25 rupiah 1958

Common. Historical eBay market data shows consistent sales activity spanning from 2009 to 2023, with UNC examples typically realizing $3.75–$41.00, with most transactions in the $5–$25 range. The 2016 catalog valuation of $2.00 UNC and the frequency of sales indicate substantial circulation in the collector market. No evidence exists of limited print runs, recalls, or scarcity that would elevate this to a higher rarity classification. This is a standard post-independence regular issue with stable collector demand.

Issued in 1958, this note reflects Indonesia's early period following independence from the Dutch (1945) and represents the nation's consolidation of its own monetary authority under Bank Indonesia. The imagery—specifically the weaver and traditional Batak-style pavilion—celebrates indigenous Indonesian cultural heritage and craftsmanship, symbolizing the new nation's pride in its diverse ethnic traditions and economic foundations during Sukarno's early nationalist era.

The obverse features a portrait of an Indonesian woman in traditional dress and head covering, depicted at a weaving loom—representing the nation's textile heritage and domestic economy. The denomination 'DUPA PULUH LIMA RUPIAH' (25 Rupiah) is prominently displayed in the center with the issue year 1958. The reverse showcases a traditional Batak house or meeting pavilion (likely from North Sumatra) with a distinctive curved, multi-tiered roof culminating in an ornamental crown finial, surrounded by tropical vegetation including palm trees. Both sides are framed by intricate geometric border designs incorporating traditional Indonesian ornamental motifs. The color palette includes green, brown, cream, blue, and orange/red, with the building rendered in dark green tones. Corner denominations '25' are visible on both sides.

Front Side: 'BANK INDONESIA' (Bank of Indonesia); 'DUPA PULUH LIMA RUPIAH' (Twenty Five Rupiah); '1958'; 'GUBERNUR' (Governor); 'DIREKTUR' (Director); 'JUNALIES DEL' (artist credit); 'PT PERJETAKAN KEBAJORAN IMP' (PT Kebajoran Printing Company Import). Back Side: Serial numbers 'SAO 016079' and 'SAO 024697'; Large denomination '25'; Counterfeit warning text: 'BARANGSIAPA MENIRU ATAU MEMALSUIKAN UANG KERTAS...' (Whoever counterfeits or falsifies banknotes and whoever deliberately issues or possesses counterfeit or falsified banknotes will be prosecuted before a judge...). This warning text appears in multiple iterations with slight variations in Indonesian spelling conventions of the period.

Intaglio (engraved) printing, evidenced by the fine line work, intricate geometric borders, detailed portrait rendering, and architectural illustration that characterize the security features. The note was printed by PT Pertjetakan Kebajoran (Kebajoran Printing Company), as noted in the imprint. The multi-color registration visible in the borders and the precise detail throughout indicate professional security printing appropriate for currency production of the period.

The visual analysis identifies this as a regular issue from the 1958 production with printer imprint 'PT PERJETAKAN KEBAJORAN IMP' and artist credit 'JUNALIES DEL.' The serial numbers observed ('SAO 016079' and 'SAO 024697') indicate the 'SAO' prefix series common to this issue. No overprints or signature varieties are noted in the images. The note represents the standard design used throughout the 1958 circulation period; no major design varieties are known for Pick P-57.