Indonesia 2000 rupiah Javan Tiger KM-39 Cat Fauna MS 67 PCGS silver coin 1974

The Indonesia 2000 Rupiah Javan Tiger coin of 1974 is a remarkable silver issue dedicated to one of Southeast Asia’s most legendary and elusive big cats. Released as part of Indonesia’s wildlife conservation-themed coinage, it honors the Javan tiger, an animal that became a powerful symbol of the nation’s natural heritage. Graded PCGS MS67, this high-quality specimen represents both numismatic excellence and an important environmental message.

The reverse features a finely detailed Javan tiger striding through dense tropical vegetation. The design highlights the animal’s distinctive striped coat, muscular shoulders, powerful legs, curved tail, alert ears, open mouth, and focused gaze. Tall grasses, reeds, and jungle plants surround the tiger, creating a realistic depiction of its native habitat. Below the scene appears the denomination “Rp2000.” The obverse displays the Indonesian national emblem, the Garuda Pancasila eagle with spread wings and a shield containing symbolic national motifs. Above are the inscriptions “BANK INDONESIA” and “1974,” while the scroll beneath bears the national motto “BHINNEKA TUNGGAL IKA.”

The Javan tiger occupies a special place in conservation history as one of Indonesia’s most iconic wildlife species. Struck in silver and certified PCGS MS67, this attractive coin is highly desirable for collectors of fauna, endangered species, conservation themes, and world coins.

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