Jakarta Indonesia

Today’s note is a test note printed by Perum Peruri, the state owned printing and minting firm in Indonesia that began in 1972. Book Value is $30. ENJOY!!

Affandi (1907 – May 23, 1990) was born in Cirebon, West Java, as the son of R. Koesoema, who was a surveyor at a local sugar factory. Affandi finished his upper secondary school in Jakarta, but he forsook his study for the desire to become an artist. Affandi taught himself how to paint since 1934.

(Front) The note features artist Affandi (Back) Features one of his art works entitled "Adu Ayam Di Bali" or the Fighting Cocks of Bali. The words Dua Ribu Satu translate to the number 2001.