Indonesia 1971 10 rupiah

from the Stonecat Collection

Indonesia obtained independence from the Netherlands in 1949 and has struggled since to remain united. Many in the outlying islands feel little allegiance to the corrupt and brutal regime in Jakarta. This type was struck in 1971 as part of the F.A.O. series. The reverse motto, "TINGKATKAN PRODUKSI SANDANG PANGAN", translates as "Raise the production of clothes and food". The coin was demonetized in 1996. In 1982, US$1 = 650 rupiah; today (October 2019) US$1 = 14,138 rupiah.

Recorded mintage: 286,360,000.

Specification: 1.77 g, copper-nickel, 16 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 33.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1971 25 rupiah
• 1971 50 rupiah
• 1974 10 rupiah, National Savings Program
• 1979 10 rupiah
• Coins and currency dated 1971