Austrian euro coins
Austrian euro coins have a unique design for each denomination, with a common theme for each of the three series of coins. The minor coins feature Austrian flowers, the middle coins examples of architecture from Austria's capital, Vienna, and the two major coins famous Austrians. All designs are by the hand of Josef Kaiser and also include the 12 stars of the EU, Flag of Austria and the year of imprint.
Austrian euro design
Prior to 2008, the old common side showing national borders was used, but from the 2008 coins use the new common side without borders. For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins. Austria is the only country which uses the Latin alphabet and yet, repeats the denomination on the national side of the coins, thus not adhering to the rule.
From 2017 (5 cent coins) and 2018 (2 and 1 cent coins) onwards, the design of the national side has been slightly altered, decreasing the thickness and increasing the number of stripes representing the red fields of the Austrian flag.[1][2][3]
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| An Alpine gentian as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. | An Alpine edelweiss as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. | An Alpine primrose as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. |
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| St. Stephen's Cathedral, the epitome of Viennese Gothic architecture dating to 1160. | Belvedere Palace, an example of Baroque architecture, symbolizing national freedom and sovereignty. | Secession hall within a circle, symbolising the birth of Art Nouveau and a new age in the country. |
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| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (with his signature), a famous Austrian composer, in reference to the idea of Austria as a "land of music". | Bertha von Suttner, a radical Austrian pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, as a symbol of Austria's efforts to support peace. |
Circulating Mintage quantities
The following table shows the mintage quantity for all Austrian euro coins, per denomination, per year.[4]
| Face Value | €0,01 | €0,02 | €0,05 | €0,10 | €0,20 | €0,50 | €1,00 | €2,00 | |
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| 2002 | 378 510 000 | 326 510 000 | 217 110 000 | 441 710 000 | 203 510 000 | 169 210 000 | 223 610 000 | 196 510 000 | |
| 2003 | 10 950 000 | 118 650 000 | 108 650 000 | 165 000 | 51 050 000 | 9 250 000 | 300 000 | 4 850 000 | |
| 2004 | 115 120 000 | 156 520 000 | 89 420 000 | 5 320 000 | 54 920 000 | 3 220 000 | 2 720 000 | 2 620 000 | |
| 2005 | 174 820 000 | 163 320 000 | 66 220 000 | 5 320 000 | 4 220 000 | 3 220 000 | 2 720 000 | — | |
| 2006 | 48 420 000 | 39 920 000 | 5 720 000 | 40 120 000 | 8 320 000 | 3 320 000 | 7 820 000 | 2 420 000 | |
| 2007 | 111 995 000 | 72 295 000 | 52 795 000 | 81 395 000 | 45 095 000 | 3 095 000 | 41 195 000 | — | |
| 2008 | 50 965 000 | 125 165 000 | 96 765 000 | 70 265 000 | 45 365 000 | 3 065 000 | 65 565 000 | 2 665 000 | |
| 2009 | 158 991 000 | 120 491 000 | 5 891 000 | 15 991 000 | 49 891 000 | 14 791 000 | 40 391 000 | — | |
| 2010 | 168 565 000 | 104 265 000 | 63 765 000 | 42 865 000 | 4 265 000 | 30 065 000 | 11 265 000 | 17 065 000 | |
| 2011 | 189 665 000 | 148 665 000 | 66 665 000 | 27 665 000 | 21 365 000 | 6 065 000 | 8 065 000 | 27 765 000 | |
| 2012 | 169 360 000 | 78 160 000 | 35 360 000 | 25 060 000 | 10 860 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 21 200 000 | |
| 2013 | 179 260 000 | 121 560 000 | 36 160 000 | 30 160 000 | 25 260 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 10 160 000 | |
| 2014 | 185 560 000 | 116 160 000 | 48 060 000 | 27 660 000 | 10 560 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 20 160 000 | |
| 2015 | 118 060 000 | 45 460 000 | 61 060 000 | 63 160 000 | 9 060 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 12 360 000 | |
| 2016 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 12 360 000 | 30 060 000 | 5 060 000 | 5 260 000 | — | |
| 2017 | 37 760 000 | 57 260 000 | 35 260 000 | 39 560 000 | 30 060 000 | 15 060 000 | 8 060 000 | 17 760 000 | |
| 2018 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | — | |
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Austrian proof set
Each year the Austrian Mint issues a limited edition of its Euro coins in proof quality.
How the set looks. (2005)
€2 commemorative coins
50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome (2007)
Ten years of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro (2009)
100 years since the foundation of the First Austrian Republic (2018)
Other commemorative coins (Collector's coins)
Austria has a large collection of euro commemorative coins, mainly in Silver and Gold, but they also use other materials (like Niobium for example). Their face value range from 5 euro to 100 euro. This is mainly done as a legacy of old national practice of minting Gold and Silver coins. These coins are not really intended to be used as means of payment, so generally they do not circulate. Here are some samples:
Gold, 50 euro, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (2006)
Silver and Niobium, 25 euro, European Satellite Navigation (2006)
Silver, 20 euro, The Austrian Merchant Navy (2006)
References
- "5 Euro Cent, Austria".
- "2 Euro Cent, Austria".
- "1 Euro Cent, Austria".
- "Mintage quantities of the euro coins". Euro-Coins.Info. 19 June 2010. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
External links
- European Central Bank – Austria
- Oesterreichische National Bank (Austrian Central Bank)
- The Austrian Mint Archived 2014-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Austrian euro coins and commemorative 2€ coins Archived 2021-08-02 at the Wayback Machine
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