25 rupiah 1960

Common. This note exhibits standard circulation wear consistent with a widely-issued denomination from a major government mint. eBay market data confirms common status: sales prices range from $4.22 to $151.75 depending on condition grade, with lower-graded examples (VG-F) trading in the $4-24 range, indicating substantial supply in the collector market. The 1960 25 Rupiah was a regular-issue denomination with presumably significant print runs to support Indonesia's post-independence economy. No evidence of short print runs, recall status, or unusual scarcity factors.

Issued during the early years of Indonesia's independence under President Achmed Sukarno, this 25 Rupiah note reflects the nation's efforts to establish its own monetary identity following Dutch colonial rule. The prominence of the Garuda Pancasila national emblem on the obverse and the selection of a Javanese dancer on the reverse underscore the new government's emphasis on Indonesian national symbolism and cultural heritage. The 1960 date places this note within Sukarno's Guided Democracy period, a transformative era in the nascent Indonesian republic.

The obverse features a formal portrait of President Achmed Soekarno positioned on the left, depicted in military uniform with his characteristic tall peci (Indonesian military hat), facing forward. The center of the note is dominated by the Garuda Pancasila, Indonesia's national coat of arms depicting the mythical double-headed eagle with a shield bearing the national motto. Ornate floral and scroll work borders frame the entire composition in green and beige tones. The reverse showcases an elaborate portrait of a Javanese female dancer in full ceremonial dress, complete with an ornate crown-like headdress and traditional jewelry, positioned on the right side of the note. A background landscape or architectural element is visible behind the dancer's portrait. Both sides are framed with decorative geometric and floral patterns, with denomination numerals positioned in ornamental frames on either side of the reverse. Serial number 'UAE 075455' appears in the upper left of the reverse.

FRONT: 'BANK INDONESIA' (Bank Indonesia - issuing authority), '1960' (year of issue), 'DUA PULUH LIMA RUPIAH' (Twenty-five Rupiah - denomination in words), 'PD. GUBERNUR' (Governor - signature line), 'DIREKTUR' (Director - signature line), '25' (denomination in numerals). BACK: 'UAE 075455' (serial number), '25' (denomination in numerals), 'DUA PULUH LIMA RUPIAH' (Twenty-five Rupiah), 'BANK INDONESIA MENJAMIN ATAU MEMALSUKAN UANG KERTAS DAN BARANGSSIAPA MENGELUARKAN DENGAN SENGAJA ATAU MEMBAJAK UANG KERTAS TIRUAN ATAU UANG KERTAS JANG DIPALSUKAN AKAN DITUNTUT DIDALAM HAL INI' (Bank Indonesia guarantees this currency, and anyone who intentionally issues counterfeit or fraudulent banknotes shall be prosecuted accordingly - legal disclaimer).

Intaglio engraving (line engraving), the standard security printing method for high-denomination Indonesian banknotes of this era. The fine line patterns visible throughout the design, detailed portrait rendering, and intricate border work are characteristic of intaglio production. The printer is identified as Pertjetakan (Indonesian state printing works). The technique provides natural anti-counterfeiting features through the depth and precision of the engraved lines, which are difficult to replicate with period printing technology.

Serial number prefix 'UAE' with number 075455 observed on this example. Pick-84b designation indicates this is variant 'b' of the 1960 25 Rupiah series; variants typically relate to signature changes, serial number prefix series, or minor design modifications. Without access to comprehensive signature variant documentation for this specific series, the precise distinguishing feature of the '84b' variety cannot be definitively stated from visual inspection alone, though the serial number prefix may be a key identifier. Further research with specialized Indonesian currency catalogs would be needed to confirm whether this serial range is unique to the 84b variety.