Indonesian 200-rupiah coin
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.
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| Value | Rp 200 |
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| Mass | 2.38 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Composition | Aluminum |
| Years of minting | 2003-present (updated 2016) |
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| Designer | Bank of Indonesia |
| Design date | 2016 |
| Reverse | |
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| Designer | Bank of Indonesia |
| Design date | 2016 |
First issue (2003)
The Rp200 coin was first introduced on November 3, 2003. It weighs 2.38g (0.084 oz), is 2.3mm (0.09 in) wide, and has a 25mm (0.985 in) 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 (0.084 oz), are 2mm (0.079 in) wide, and have a 25mm (0.985 in) diameter.[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 (0.2822 oz) and has a diameter of 26mm (1.024 in). 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."
References
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