Bank Indonesia confirms validity of rupiah banknotes bearing signatures of former…
What happened
Bank Indonesia announced that the 2026 rupiah banknotes carrying the signatures of former Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and former BI Governor Perry Warjiyo remain valid. The central bank stated that these notes are produced with a predetermined printing process and constitute legal tender in Indonesia. The next series of rupiah banknotes will feature the signatures of the new Finance Minister and BI Governor, Suahasil Nazara and Destry Damayanti, respectively.
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Why it matters
The clarification addresses inquiries regarding the validity of currency produced during the tenure of previous leadership. This statement confirms the operational procedures regarding the signatures used during the production of rupiah banknotes under the relevant Currency Law.
Bank Indonesia and the finance ministry are coordinating on trade and investment stability following Perry Warjiyo's resignation.
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Who's involved
- Bank IndonesiaCentral bank of the Republic of Indonesia and issuer of rupiah currency
- IndonesiaCountry where Bank Indonesia operates and rupiah is legal tender
- Suahasil NazaraAppointed as the next Governor of Bank Indonesia
- Purbaya Yudhi SadewaFormer Finance Minister whose signature appears on older rupiah notes
- Perry WarjiyoFormer Governor of Bank Indonesia whose signature appears on older rupiah notes
- finance ministryGovernment body responsible for government finances and economic policy
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Bank Indonesia
central bank of the Republic of Indonesia
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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Suahasil Nazara
Indonesia economist, academician, professor
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Related events
- Perry Warjiyo has resigned as central bank governor, and Damayanti has been appointed Senior Deputy Governor, pending legislative approval.
- Suahasil Nazara was appointed as the Finance Minister by the government on September 15, 2026.
- The Finance Ministry manages the state budget for the Indonesian economy following recent presidential appointments.
- Suahasil Nazara serves as Indonesia's finance minister as the nation faces unique macroeconomic challenges compared to Europe.
- President Prabowo appoints a new finance minister to lead government initiatives in Indonesia.