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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Indonesia
Withdrawal 31 December 2008
Indonesia 20000 Rupiah 1998 VG
Front: Ki Hadjar Dewantara, Hindu Ganesh Statue
Back: Children in Classroom
Ki Hajar Dewantara (2 May 1889 - 28 April 1959), born Raden Mas Soewardi Soerjaningrat in Yogyakarta, was a pioneer in the field of education in Indonesia.
Ki Hadjar Dewantara studied at ELS (European Lagere School), then he continued his studies at Kweekschool (Teacher School) and Stovia (Javanese Doctor's School)
In 1949, he was chosen for Minister of Education and Culture.
The 2nd of May is Indonesia's 'National Education Day', named in his honour.
He built 'Taman Siswa' for the people of Indonesia.
Information Obtained From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yes this denomination has been revoked. We have a new one for the IDR 20,000 banknotes. Do you want some, Malini? I can make it for you :)
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