Indonesian 200-rupiah coin explained

Denomination:Two hundred rupiah
Country:Indonesia
Value:200
Mass G:2.38
Diameter Mm:25
Thickness Mm:2
Edge:Smooth
Composition:Aluminum
Years Of Minting:-present (updated 2016)
Obverse Designer:Bank of Indonesia
Obverse Design Date:2016
Obverse Image Size:100px
Reverse Designer:Bank of Indonesia
Reverse Design Date:2016
Reverse Image Size:100px

The Indonesian two hundred rupiah coin (Rp200) is a coin of the Indonesian rupiah. It was first introduced in 2003 and was revised in its current form on December 19, 2016.

First issue (2003)

The Rp200 coin was first introduced on November 3, 2003. It weighs 2.38g, is 2.3mm wide, and has a 25mm diameter. Its obverse features the national emblem Garuda Pancasila and the lettering "2003" and "BANK INDONESIA," while its reverse features an image of the Bali mynah (Leucopsar rothschildi) as well as the lettering "JALAK BALI" (BALI MYNAH) and "200 RUPIAH."[1] [2]

Second issue (2016)

The coin was updated on December 19, 2016[3] to its current form, with its obverse now depicting Dr. Tjiptomangunkusumo[4] as well as the national emblem Garuda Pancasila and the lettering "REPUBLIK INDONESIA" and "Dr. TJIPTOMANGUNKUSUMO." Meanwhile, its reverse depicts the lettering "BANK INDONESIA" "200 RUPIAH," and "2016." These coins weigh 2.38g, are 2mm wide, and have a 25mmdiameter.[5]

Non-circulating commemorative coin (1970)

Alongside the two circulating variants, the Bank of Indonesia also minted a non-circulating silver coin of this value in 1970.[6] It weighs 8g and has a diameter of 26mm. Its obverse features the national emblem Garuda Pancasila, the lettering "1945-1970," "1970," and "200 RUPIAH," and the Bank's logo. Meanwhile, its reverse depicts the greater bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda) and the lettering "25 TAHUN KEMERDEKAAN" (25 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE) and "REPUBLIK INDONESIA."

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Media . Kompas Cyber . 2023-02-26 . Viral, Video Uang Rupiah Logam Ditolak Petugas Parkir, BI Buka Suara Halaman all . 2023-04-29 . KOMPAS.com . id.
  2. Web site: 200 Rupiah, Indonesia . 2023-04-29 . en.numista.com . en.
  3. Web site: mutaya . Saroh . 2016-12-09 . 19 Desember 2016, BI Terbitkan 11 Pecahan Uang Baru . 2023-04-29 . Tempo . en.
  4. Web site: Liputan6.com . 2016-12-20 . Kenal Lebih Dekat 4 Sosok Pahlawan di Uang Rupiah Logam Baru . 2023-04-29 . liputan6.com . id.
  5. Web site: 200 Rupiah, Indonesia . 2023-04-29 . en.numista.com . en.
  6. Web site: 200 Rupiah, Indonesia . 2023-04-29 . en.numista.com . en.