With the ever increasing popularity of these notes it is very confusing to find what is rare and what is relatively common this article hopes to alleviate the confusion. There are four varieties with in this group all varieties occur on the front of the note the back is the same for all types.
One variety is caused by the change in language in the Jawa script the other 3 are from portrait design changes - fortunately the notes are serial numbered so this can also be used as a guide.
Variety No 1 has a single dot above the second character in the Jawa script. This variety occurs in the serial range A/1 to A/22.
Variety No 2 has been changed to 3 dots above the second character in Jawa script. This variety occurs in the serial range A/22 to A/27.
Variety 3 has a portrait change. The changes to the portrait are not easily defined until you place the varieties together as below.
The type 3 portrait differs from type 1-2 in the jacket the overall face expression and the heart arrangement in the frame. This variety occurs in the serial range A/27 to A/37.
Type 4 differs again with the jacket and facial expression changing as well as the hearts in the frame. The biggest difference is the angled eyebrow on the left hand side. This variety occurs in the serial range A/38 to A/40. A/40 is a far as this series ran.
Type 1 is relatively common easily found in good condition.
Type 2 is rather scarcer and is more difficult to find in good condition.
Type 3 is relatively common to a lesser extent than type 1, can still be found in good condition.
Type 4 with its very short print run can be obtained in reasonable condition still today however the numbers are dwindling.