rupiah

American

[roo-pee-uh] / ruˈpi ə /

noun

plural

rupiah, rupiahs

an aluminum coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Indonesia, equal to 100 sen. Rp.

rupiah British

/ ruːˈpiːə /

noun

the standard monetary unit of Indonesia, divided into 100 sen

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Etymology

Origin of rupiah

First recorded in 1945–50; see origin at rupee

Example Sentences

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BI stood pat earlier, seeking to limit rupiah risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The decision is consistent with efforts to improve the effectiveness of monetary instruments, stabilize the rupiah and keep 2026-2027 inflation within the target range of 1.5%-3.5%,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Adaro Andalan Indonesia stock is up 5.6% at 10,875 rupiah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

However, it lowers the stock’s target price to 950.00 rupiah from 1,150.00 rupiah, mostly because the investment company’s 15.8% share dilution from its rights issue more than offsets improved earnings on a per-share basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier this month, presidential spokesman Prasetyo Hadi said the government was seeking to set aside as much as 80 trillion rupiah to shield its economy from the Middle East fallout, without disclosing further details.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

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