25 rupiah 1959
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This is an exceptional example of the 1959 Bank Indonesia 25 Rupiah note (Pick P-67) in uncirculated condition. The note features vibrant green and multicolor printing on the obverse with delicate water lily illustrations, and a striking blue reverse depicting two wading birds flanking traditional Indonesian architecture reflected in water. Both sides exhibit crisp, sharp imagery with no visible wear, creases, or damage, making this an outstanding specimen for collectors of early Indonesian currency.
Common. The 1959 25 Rupiah note (P-67) is a regular issue from the early Bank Indonesia series with a substantial print run. eBay market data shows consistent sales of UNC examples in the $2-$20 range over the past decade, with most ungraded UNC specimens selling for $3-$10. Even professionally graded examples (PMG 64-66) typically realize $13-$30, indicating strong availability in the collector market. This is a popular note for type collectors but not scarce.
Issued on January 1, 1959, this banknote reflects Indonesia's early post-independence monetary consolidation under Bank Indonesia. The imagery of water lilies and great white egrets represents the nation's natural heritage and tropical environment, while the traditional peaked-roof architecture depicted on the reverse symbolizes Indonesia's cultural identity during the formative years of the newly independent nation.
The obverse features a prominent ornate circular medallion with decorative scrollwork framing a blank central reserve, flanked on the left by a naturalistic illustration of pink and red water lilies with green stems and foliage. The reverse showcases a landscape scene with two great white egrets (Casmerodius albus) rendered in blue ink, positioned symmetrically and facing each other across a depiction of traditional Indonesian architecture with distinctive peaked roofs mirrored in water below. Ornamental corner designs with floral and shell motifs, combined with geometric border patterns throughout, frame both sides. Fine-line engraving throughout the design creates intricate detail and anti-counterfeiting complexity.
FRONT: 'BANK INDONESIA' (Bank of Indonesia); 'DUA PULUH LIMA RUPIAH' (Twenty-Five Rupiah); 'DJAKARTA DJANUAR1 1959' (Jakarta January 1959); 'GUBERNUR' (Governor); 'DIREKTUR' (Director); 'THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED' (printer attribution). BACK: '25' (denomination); 'BARANGSIAPA MEIRU ATAU MEMALSUKAN UANG KERTAS DAN BARANGSIAPA MENGELUARKAN DENGAN SENGAJA ATAU MENGIMPOR UANG KERTAS TIRUAN ATAU UANG KERTAS YANG DIPALSUKAN AKAN DIHUKUM MENURUT KETENTUAN UNDANG-UNDANG' (Whoever counterfeits or forges banknotes and whoever deliberately circulates or imports counterfeit or forged banknotes will be punished according to the provisions of the law).
Intaglio engraving and multicolor letterpress printing. The note was produced by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, the renowned London-based security printer, as evidenced by the printed attribution and the characteristic fine-line engraving work visible throughout both sides. The precise color separation and layered printing technique indicate professional security printing standards of the late 1950s.
This specific note carries serial number 25BEH05789. The Pick catalog lists P-67a (30 Gulden) and P-67s (30 Gulden, ABNC printer) as variants, though these represent different denominations/printers outside the main P-67 classification. The observed specimen is a standard P-67 issue by Thomas de la Rue & Company. No significant die or printing varieties have been identified for this base Pick number.
