Saturday, May 12, 2007
Sample Indonesian Currency
Characteristics and History of Indonesian Bank Note
Front: Depicting the National Hero: Tuanku Imam Bonjol
He was orginally from West Sumatra. "Tuanku Imam Bonjol" is a title, which was given to religious teachers in Sumatra. Imam Bonjol's real name is Peto Syarif Ibnu Pandito Bayanuddin. He was the most popular leader of the Padri movement in Sumatra, which orginally opposed gambling, cockfighting, the use of opium, strong drink, tobacco, etc., but eventually included resistance toward the Dutch, which resulted in the Padri Wars (1821-1838). In 1837, Imam Bonjol's village was taken over by the Dutch, and Imam Bonjol eventually surrendered. He was exiled to several places in Indonesia with the last place of exile being Minahasa. He is recognized as a national hero.
A Sumatran-style building covers Imam Bonjol's final resting place. In it is his grave, as well as a relief depicting him in the Padri Wars. To the side of this building is the original house where Imam Bonjol lived during his exile.
Back: Depicting a traditional weaver
Watermark: Depicting the National Heroine: Cut Nyak Meutia
Front: Depicting the National Hero: Tuanku Imam Bonjol
He was orginally from West Sumatra. "Tuanku Imam Bonjol" is a title, which was given to religious teachers in Sumatra. Imam Bonjol's real name is Peto Syarif Ibnu Pandito Bayanuddin. He was the most popular leader of the Padri movement in Sumatra, which orginally opposed gambling, cockfighting, the use of opium, strong drink, tobacco, etc., but eventually included resistance toward the Dutch, which resulted in the Padri Wars (1821-1838). In 1837, Imam Bonjol's village was taken over by the Dutch, and Imam Bonjol eventually surrendered. He was exiled to several places in Indonesia with the last place of exile being Minahasa. He is recognized as a national hero.
A Sumatran-style building covers Imam Bonjol's final resting place. In it is his grave, as well as a relief depicting him in the Padri Wars. To the side of this building is the original house where Imam Bonjol lived during his exile.
Back: Depicting a traditional weaver
Watermark: Depicting the National Heroine: Cut Nyak Meutia
# posted by Sopyan MK @ 4:31 PM 
