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The Indonesian Rupiah needs to reset and drop a few zeros. Currently 1 USD will get you about 10,000 Rp, which means you only need $100 USD to be a millionaire here.
The maximum you can withdraw from most ATM’s is 1,500,000 Rp, which is about $150 US. If it’s a machine that dispenses 50,000 Rp notes, you will have a wad of 30 notes to stuff into your wallet.
The smallest note is 1000 Rp, which is 10 cents US. 500 Rp (5c US) is the largest coin but you hardly see it. I have noticed in Jakarta that many convenience stores have a jar of sweets and which they will give you in lieu of coinage.
Indonesian Rupiahs and lollies for loose change
