PT. Bank Negara Indonesia(Persero) Tbk

PT. Bank Negara Indonesia(Persero) Tbk was the first bank founded and owned by the Government of Indonesia. Bank Negara Indonesia began to circulate the first official payment instrument issued by the Government of Indonesia, the ORI or Oeang Republic of Indonesia, on the eve of October 30, 1946, just a few months since its formation.

Until now, that date is celebrated as the Day of National Finance, while the establishment day which falls on July 5, defined as the Day of National Bank.