Indonesia North Sumatra 500 rupiah set of 3 coins Beetles 2017

This 2017 North Sumatra 500 Rupiah set of three coins celebrates the remarkable diversity of Indonesia’s insect fauna through detailed depictions of beetle species native to the region. Issued by North Sumatra and struck as commemorative 500 Rupiah pieces, the set features three different beetles: Lucanus cervus, Chalcosoma caucasus, and Calosoma inquisitor. Together, they form an attractive wildlife-themed collection highlighting the beauty and scientific importance of these fascinating insects.

The obverse of each coin displays a finely engraved beetle in high relief accompanied by its scientific name and the date 2017. One coin features the impressive stag beetle Lucanus cervus with its distinctive enlarged mandibles. Another depicts Chalcosoma caucasus, a rhinoceros beetle shown with its characteristic curved horns and elongated body. The third coin presents Calosoma inquisitor, a predatory ground beetle rendered with detailed wing cases, antennae, and segmented body structure. The reverse of all three coins bears the coat of arms of North Sumatra, including a shield, star, agricultural motifs, mountain landscape, wreath elements, ribbon, and the inscriptions “SUMATERA UTARA” and “500 RUPIAH.”

These coins combine educational value with natural history themes, making them appealing to collectors of wildlife, entomology, regional Indonesian issues, and unusual commemorative coin sets. The detailed insect artwork and local symbolism create a distinctive set that stands out in any collection of modern world numismatics.

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