Not Just A Decoration, This Is The Meaning Of A Line Mark On The Bank Of Paper

Illustration of the line marks in each banknote, what does it mean? (Photo: Antara)

If you pay close attention, the banknotes of Rp1,000, Rp2,000, to Rp100,000 have line marks lined neatly on the edge. In fact, the line marks are not just decorations, but have their own meaning. So, what does the sign mean by the line on the edge of the paper? To find out, let's look at the review below.

Quoted from the official website of Bank Indonesia (BI), the meaning of a line on the edge of a banknote is a code for blind people (blind code). The code is in the form of a rising line pair that can be found on the right and left sides of the latest rupiah emissions.

Blind code will feel rough when touched with a finger, and the number of lines varies for each denomination of money. So that if people with visual disabilities are touched, they can distinguish each nominal.

The following is the meaning of a line on the edge of a banknote for each nominal:

In addition to blind codes, people with visual impairments can also recognize new banknotes by touching the nominal part of the denomination. Writings and figures in each of the latest rupiah denominations of emissions are printed more so that if you touch them they can be immediately recognized with letters and numbers.

By recognizing the pattern listed in each rupiah denomination, the visually impaired can avoid the risk of wrongly accepting or handing over money when transacting.

The blind code feature initiated by Bank Indonesia in the latest rupiah emissions not only supports inclusion, but also a tangible manifestation that the right of persons with disabilities to access financial services is recognized and protected.

That's the information about the meaning of the line marks on the edge of banknotes. Hopefully the review above can add insight to readers. To get other selected news updates, keep reading VOI.ID.