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20 000 Rupiah Garuda Bird

Issuer Bank Indonesia
Year 1970
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Value 20 000 Rupiah (20 000 IDR)
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Obverse description Central device depicts the Garuda Pancasila, the Indonesian national emblem, shown as a large heraldic eagle with wings spread wide, bearing the Pancasila shield on its breast and a scroll inscribed 'BHINNEKA TUNGGAL IKA' beneath. The date range '1945-1970' arcs above the eagle in the upper field, with the Bank Indonesia monogram to the left and the year '1970' to the right. The denomination '20 000 RUPIAH' is inscribed in large characters along the lower periphery. The design is executed in high relief against a mirror-polished proof field.
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Obverse lettering 1945-1970 IB 1970 20 000 RUPIAH
Reverse description Central device portrays a finely detailed sculptural depiction of the mythological Garuda bird in its traditional Balinese artistic form, shown as a winged deity with an expressive face, ornate headdress, and elaborate feathered wings displayed in a dynamic stance. The figure is rendered in high relief, conveying the richness of classical Indonesian Hindu art. The circular legend '25 TAHUN KEMERDEKAAN' arcs along the upper periphery, and 'REPUBLIK INDONESIA' curves along the lower periphery, separated by decorative star stops at either side.
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