Denpasar, July 24 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has showcased cultural elements, including those from Bali, in the design of rupiah banknotes as a mark of national appreciation for Indonesia's rich cultural heritage.

"Artistic values are embedded in the rupiah," Indra Gunawan Sutarto, an advisor at the BI Representative Office in Bali province, said in Denpasar on Wednesday.

The cultural symbols featured on the rupiah include the Legong dance and the frangipani flower, which appear on the Rp50 thousand banknote from emission year 2022.

Sutarto said that the blue-colored banknote captures the central bank's philosophy. The precision in the Legong dancers' movements symbolizes the meticulous planning required in currency issuance.

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