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500 Rupiah
| Aluminium bronze | 5.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Indonesia (1949-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1991-1996 |
| Value | 500 Rupiah (500 IDR) |
| Currency | Rupiah (1965-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 December 2023 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Jasmine flower in centre, indonesian name at top, abbreviated value at bottom. Border curves in and out eight times and is reeded.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Bunga Melati
Rp500
Translation: Jasmine flower
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Rupiah coin from Indonesia is that it features a portrait of Sukarno, the country's first president, on its obverse side. Sukarno played a significant role in Indonesia's struggle for independence from the Dutch and is considered a national hero. The coin's design was created by the Indonesian sculptor and artist, Edhi Sunarso, and was used on several other coins and banknotes in Indonesia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 71000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 100000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Rupiah 1991-1996 coin.
