Saturday, April 12, 2008

Ganesha on Indonesian currency note




This currency note of Rupiah 20000 of Indonesia depicts a picture of Ganesha on it. Indonesia is mainly an Islamic country with majority of muslim population. Then also you must wonder why a picture of Indian deity on it? The answer of this question lies in the history. Few years back Java was a part of Indonesia and once it was a center of powerful hindu kingdoms from 5th century to 15th century A.D. To honour the past and the hindu citizens of the country this note was issued. It is a must have note for every indian collector. Its not even costly and is easily available.




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