FERBI 2026 educates public on rupiah as symbol of sovereignty

A visitor takes part in the interactive ‘Jejak Rupiah Nusantara’ education session during the Festival Rupiah Berdaulat Indonesia (FERBI) at Istora Senayan, GBK Complex, Jakarta, on Sunday (16/8/2026). Bank Indonesia held FERBI from 14–16 August 2026 to strengthen public understanding of the importance of safeguarding the rupiah as a means of payment as well as a symbol of sovereignty, identity, and national unity. A child assembles rupiah picture pieces in an educational game during the festival. A staff member demonstrates the use of a tool to verify the authenticity of rupiah banknotes.