Sumatra Coins
The monetary history of Sumatra is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From colonial times to the present day, the island has undergone several transformations in its monetary system, influenced by foreign powers and the development of Indonesia as an independent nation.
Colonial currencies and transition
During the Dutch colonial period, Sumatra used the Dutch East Indies guilder. After Indonesian independence in 1945, the Indonesian rupiah was introduced as the official currency. However, in some parts of Sumatra, especially during the independence conflict, local emergency coins were issued, known as "uang republik", which are now pieces of great interest to collectors.
Modern Sumatran Numismatics
In the modern era, Sumatra shares the monetary system with the rest of Indonesia, but maintains a special place in the country's numismatics. The Indonesian Mint has issued several commemorative coins related to Sumatra, including pieces celebrating the island's unique fauna and flora, such as the Sumatran tiger and the Rafflesia flower. In addition, Indonesian bank bills often feature Sumatran motifs, such as the 10,000 rupiah bill that depicts a traditional Tor-tor dance scene of the North Sumatran Batak people of North Sumatra.
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📢 Sumatra is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Indonesia coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Sumatra coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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