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 flower
s, 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
and the year of imprint.
.
issued a recommendation on 19 December 2008, a common guideline for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation. Two sections of this recommendation stipulates that:
A new design on the Austrian euro coins is expected in the near future to comply with these new guidelines, although nothing has officially been announced.
issues a limited edition of its Euro coins in proof quality.
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 you can find some samples:
Flower
A flower, sometimes known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants . The biological function of a flower is to effect reproduction, usually by providing a mechanism for the union of sperm with eggs...
s, the middle coins examples of architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
from Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
's capital, Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, 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
European symbols
A number of symbols of Europe have emerged throughout history. Depending on the symbol, they can apply to Europe as a whole, European unity or merely to the European Union...
and the year of imprint.
Austrian euro design
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coinsEuro coins
There are eight euro coin denominations, ranging from one cent to two euros . The coins first came into use in 2002. They have a common reverse, portraying a map of Europe, but each country in the eurozone has its own design on the obverse, which means that each coin has a variety of different...
.
Future changes to the national side of circulation coins
The European CommissionEuropean Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
issued a recommendation on 19 December 2008, a common guideline for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation. Two sections of this recommendation stipulates that:
- Article 2. Identification of the issuing Member State:
- "The national sides of all denominations of the euro coins intended for circulation should bear an indication of the issuing Member State by means of the Member State’s name or an abbreviation of it."
- Article 3. Absence of the currency name and denomination:
- Section 1. "The national side of the euro coins intended for circulation should not repeat any indication of the denomination, or any parts thereof, of the coin, neither should it repeat the name of the single currency or of its subdivision, unless such indication stems from the use of a different alphabet."
A new design on the Austrian euro coins is expected in the near future to comply with these new guidelines, although nothing has officially been announced.
Circulating Mintage quantities
The following table shows the mintage quantity for all Austrian euro coins, per denomination, per year (the numbers are represented in millions).| Face Value | €0.01 | €0.02 | €0.05 | €0.10 | €0.20 | €0.50 | €1.00 | €2.00 | €2.00 Comm. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 378.4 | 326.4 | 217.0 | 441.6 | 203.4 | 169.1 | 223.5 | 196.4 | * |
| 2003 | 10.8 | 118.5 | 108.5 | 0.01 | 50.9 | 9.1 | 0.15 | 4.7 | * |
| 2004 | 115.0 | 156.4 | 89.3 | 5.2 | 54.8 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.5 | * |
| 2005 | 174.7 | 163.2 | 66.1 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.6 | * | 6.88 |
| 2006 | 48.3 | 39.8 | 5.6 | 40.0 | 8.2 | 3.2 | 7.7 | 2.3 | * |
| 2007 | 111.9 | 72.2 | 52.7 | 81.3 | 45.0 | 3.0 | 41.1 | * | 8.905 |
| 2008 | 50.9 | 125.1 | 96.7 | 70.2 | 45.3 | 3.0 | 65.5 | 2.6 | * |
| 2009 | 158.9 | 120.4 | 5.8 | 15.9 | 49.8 | 14.7 | 40.3 | * | * |
| 2010 | 168.5 | 104.2 | 63.7 | 42.8 | 4.2 | 30.0 | 11.2 | 17.0 | * |
| 2011 | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | |
Austrian proof set
Each year the Austrian MintAustrian Mint
The Austrian Mint , is located in Vienna. It issues every year the Vienna Philharmonic bullion coin, one of the most popular bullion coins in the world.- History :...
issues a limited edition of its Euro coins in proof quality.
Other commemorative coins (Collector's coins)
Austria has a large collection of euro commemorative coins, mainly in SilverSilver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
and Gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
, but they also use other materials (like Niobium
Niobium
Niobium or columbium , is a chemical element with the symbol Nb and atomic number 41. It's a soft, grey, ductile transition metal, which is often found in the pyrochlore mineral, the main commercial source for niobium, and columbite...
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
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
and Silver
Silver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
coins. These coins are not really intended to be used as means of payment, so generally they do not circulate. Here you can find some samples: