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Indonesian
Rupiah = 100 sen. Notes are in denominations
IDR100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000
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view images and descriptions of all these
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Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import of local currency is free up to IDR99,999,900.
Amounts over this must be declared to customs
and the authenticity of the notes must be
verified.
The
export of local currency is free up to IDR99,999,900.
Larger amounts require approval from the
Bank of Indonesia.
The
import and export of local currencies is
free. Although amounts equivalent to IDR99,999,900
must be declared to customs.
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a money transfer to Indonesia.
Currency
Exchange:
You
can change money at any major bank or one
of the numerous licensed money changers
throughout Indonesia. Money exchangers are
very picky about the state of your notes
(if they are ripped or stained they will
refuse to change), unless you are converting
US Dollars in which they will exchange without
hesitation although at an extremely poor
exchange rate. Cash machines are also available
in most major cities and are generally reliable.
Travelers cheques can not always be changed
and if you are lucky enough to find a place
that does they will charge extortionate
exhange rates.
Credit
Cards:
Credit
cards are accepted throughout Indonesia
but be careful as fraud and cloning are
a big problem. Remember to keep some change
on you for tipping, temple donations and
bus fares.
Banks:
Banking
hours are from 8.00am to 2.00 pm Mondays
to Fridays. Banks in hotels usually stay
open longer hours while Money Changers are
generally open everyday until late evening.
Exchange
Rate History:
| Date
|
IDR
Rate |
| 01/01/02
|
14000.468 |
| 01/01/03
|
13283.052 |
01/01/04
|
13879.764 |
| 01/01/05
|
16542.060 |
| 01/01/06 |
15624.912 |
A rough guide to the tourists rates for the
Indonesian Rupiah since the beginning of 2002
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