The Indonesian rupiah is the official currency of Indonesia. It is subdivided into 100 sen, although no coins are currently in circulation. The rupiah is issued by the Bank of Indonesia.
The earliest form of currency used in Indonesia was natural products such as salt, spices, and animal skins. These were later replaced by coins imported from other countries. In 1816, the Dutch East India Company introduced the rupiah, which was equal to the Spanish dollar. In 1875, the rupiah …