Austrian euro coins

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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.

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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 amount of hatching representing the red fields of the Austrian flag. [1] [2] [3]

Depiction of Austrian euro coinage | Obverse side
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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 Building 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
2002378 510 000326 510 000217 110 000441 710 000203 510 000169 210 000223 610 000196 510 000
200310 955 100118 655 100108 655 100170 10051 055 1009 255 100305 1004 855 100
2004115 120 000156 520 00089 420 0005 320 00054 920 0003 220 0002 720 0002 620 000
2005174 820 000163 320 00066 220 0005 320 0004 220 0003 220 0002 720 000
200648 420 00039 920 0005 720 00040 120 0008 320 0003 320 0007 820 0002 420 000
2007111 995 00072 295 00052 795 00081 395 00045 095 0003 095 00041 195 000
200850 965 000125 165 00096 765 00070 265 00045 365 0003 065 00065 565 0002 665 000
2009158 991 000120 491 0005 891 00015 991 00049 891 00014 791 00040 391 000
2010168 565 000104 265 00063 765 00042 865 0004 265 00030 065 00011 265 00017 065 000
2011189 665 000148 665 00066 665 00027 665 00021 365 0006 065 0008 065 00027 765 000
2012169 360 00078 160 00035 360 00025 060 00010 860 00060 00060 00021 200 000
2013179 260 000121 560 00036 160 00030 160 00025 260 00060 00060 00010 160 000
2014185 560 000116 160 00048 060 00027 660 00010 560 00060 00060 00020 160 000
2015118 060 00045 460 00061 060 00063 160 0009 060 00060 00060 00012 360 000
201660 00060 00060 00012 360 00030 060 0005 060 0005 260 000
201737 760 00057 260 00035 260 00039 560 00030 060 00015 060 0008 060 00017 760 000
2018138 560 00085 710 00022 600 00030 260 00020 460 00017 160 0005 160 000
2019130 960 00091 260 00015 060 00015 160 00025 660 0002 860 0002 760 00015 860 000
202085 560 00057 360 0005 660 00012 160 00019 860 00014 960 0004 060 00012 760 000
202173 460 00064 660 00020 260 00012 160 00021 060 0007 460 0005 460 0009 960 000
202238 060 00058 460 00016 760 00015 760 00025 360 0008 460 0007 060 0009 110 000
202328 460 00036 160 00013 760 00026 560 00038 060 0008 460 0009 060 00038 360 000
Bold - Small quantities minted for sets only.

Austrian proof set

Each year the Austrian Mint issues a limited edition of its Euro coins in proof quality.

€2 commemorative coins

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.

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References

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  2. "2 Euro Cent, Austria".
  3. "1 Euro Cent, Austria".
  4. "Mintage quantities of the euro coins". Euro-Coins.Info. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-02-05.