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 500 Rupiah
| Aluminium bronze | 5.34 g | 24 mm | 
|   Issuer   |  Indonesia › Indonesia (1949-date) | 
|---|---|
|   Period   |  Republic (1950-date) | 
|   Type   |  Standard circulation coin | 
|   Years   |  1997-2003 | 
|   Value   |  500 Rupiah (500 IDR) | 
|   Currency   |  Rupiah (1965-date) | 
|   Composition   |  Aluminium bronze | 
|   Weight   |  5.34 g | 
|   Diameter   |  24 mm | 
|   Thickness   |  1.83 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Medal alignment ↑↑ | 
|   Demonetized   |  1 December 2023 | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-05 | 
|   Numista   |  N#6666 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  5% | 
Reverse
Jasmine flower (Jasminum sambac), the National Flower and Denomination.
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 500
 RUPIAH
 BUNGA MELATI 
 Translation: 
 500
 RUPIAH
 Jasmine flower 
Edge
Plain
Comment
Can still be exchanged for valid currency until 1 December 2033.
Interesting fact
The 500 Rupiah coin from Indonesia features an image of a traditional Indonesian boat, known as a "pinisi," on its reverse side. The pinisi is a iconic symbol of Indonesian culture and is still used today in many parts of the country for fishing and transportation. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the importance of maritime culture and traditions in Indonesian history and society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Rupiah 1997-2003 coin.