| Austrian Medals & Tokens |
| 2002 - Schönbrunn Zoo - 5€ The obverse was designed by Helmut Andexlinger, and the reverse by Herbert Wähner. The coin is struck in 0.800 fine Silver, has a diameter of 29 mm, weighs 8g, and was issued on May 8th 2002. There were 100,000 struck in special uncirculated condition and 500,000 struck in normal uncirculated condition. 2003 - Wasserkraft (Waterpower) - 5€ |
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| A stylized drop of water shows a fish (trout) and a second drop of water shows the penstocks of the dam (funnels the water to the turbines). "Wasserkraft" is at the top and "2003" is at the middle left. The coin is 0.800 fine Silver, weighs 8g, and is 28.5 mm in diameter. There were 100,000 struck in brilliant uncirculated (special uncirculated) and 500,000 thousand struck in ordinary uncirculated condition. The coin was designed by Thomas Pesendorfer and Helmut Andexlinger. 2004 - Enlargement of the European Union - 5€ Unlike the flag of the US, the European flag will not change the original circle of twelve stars since the stars represent the union rather than the individual states. A small logo to the left of the map of Europe identifies the Austrian coin as part of a European series of six coins celebrating the enlargement of the European Union. The logo consists of a star moving forward symbolically to the future, partially encircled by an “E” representing Europe. The obverse of the coin has the traditional circle of Austrian provincial shields around the figure “5” for the denomination. The nine edges of the coin symbolise the nine federal provinces of Austria. 2004 Soccer - 5€ 2005 Skiing - 5€ (image pending) 2005 National Anthem - 5€ |
This 5 Euro coin commemorates the 250th anniversary
of the Zoo in the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace in
Vienna, the oldest surviving zoo in the world. This is a
nine-sided coin, which allows it to be easily distinguished
from circulating coinage and symbolizes the nine federal
provinces of Austria. The provincial coats-of-arms
encircle the denomination "5" on one side of the coin,
while the other side shows the Kaiserpavillon surrounded
by various animals and birds.
of the Zoo in the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace in
Vienna, the oldest surviving zoo in the world. This is a
nine-sided coin, which allows it to be easily distinguished
from circulating coinage and symbolizes the nine federal
provinces of Austria. The provincial coats-of-arms
encircle the denomination "5" on one side of the coin,
while the other side shows the Kaiserpavillon surrounded
by various animals and birds.
This 5 Euro coin celebrates the importance of water in
Austrian's lives and economy. The obverse consists of a
design of the coats-of-arms of Austria's nine provinces
encircling the number "5". The nine sides of the coin
symbolize those nine provinces.
The reverse depicts a hydro-electric alpine dam with
forest and mountains in the background.
Austrian's lives and economy. The obverse consists of a
design of the coats-of-arms of Austria's nine provinces
encircling the number "5". The nine sides of the coin
symbolize those nine provinces.
The reverse depicts a hydro-electric alpine dam with
forest and mountains in the background.
This 5 euro Silver coin commemorates the enlargement of the European Union. Ten
new states will join, increasing the membership from 15 to 25 nations.
On the reverse of the coin is a map of Europe with the accession countries clearly
distinguished with small token flags. The names of the ten new members are
inscribed below each in its own official language and each with a star.
new states will join, increasing the membership from 15 to 25 nations.
On the reverse of the coin is a map of Europe with the accession countries clearly
distinguished with small token flags. The names of the ten new members are
inscribed below each in its own official language and each with a star.
The coin depicts a successful shot by a soccer player, shown in the background,
who has just kicked the ball past the goalie into the net. The goalie is still in the midst
of his jump for the ball that has already gone past him and been caught in the net.
The obverse of the coin has the classic depiction of the nine Austrian provincial
shields around the figure "5" for the euro denomination. The nine edges of the coin
reflect the nine federal provinces of Austria.
who has just kicked the ball past the goalie into the net. The goalie is still in the midst
of his jump for the ball that has already gone past him and been caught in the net.
The obverse of the coin has the classic depiction of the nine Austrian provincial
shields around the figure "5" for the euro denomination. The nine edges of the coin
reflect the nine federal provinces of Austria.
"All mankind will be as brothers" is a famous line in Friedrich Schiller's "Ode to Joy."
Ludwig van Beethoven liked Schiller's poem and set it to music as the last movement
of his 9th symphony. In 1972 the Council of Europe in Strasbourg decided to adopt
an anthem for Europe. They chose the music to the "Ode to Joy" in which
Beethoven exhorts mankind to unite under the sign of joy. Herbert von Karajan was
commissioned to write the instrumental arrangement.
Ludwig van Beethoven liked Schiller's poem and set it to music as the last movement
of his 9th symphony. In 1972 the Council of Europe in Strasbourg decided to adopt
an anthem for Europe. They chose the music to the "Ode to Joy" in which
Beethoven exhorts mankind to unite under the sign of joy. Herbert von Karajan was
commissioned to write the instrumental arrangement.
In 1986 the then European Community - since 1993 the European Union - introduced two official symbols: the blue flag with
the ring of 12 golden stars and the European anthem from Beethoven's composition. Without words, in the universal language
of music, the antem expresses the ideals of a united Europe: freedom, peace, and solidarity.
This 5 Euro coin shows the old Karntnertor Theatre "Theatre at the Carinthian Gate" which stood near the present Opera
House until 1870). It was here that Beethoven's 9th symphony with the "Ode to Joy" was first publicly performed. The opening
notes of the melody in the symphony itself and a cameo portrait of Beethoven complete the design. The nine-sided coin takes
its shape from the nine provincial coats of arms on the other side of the coin.
the ring of 12 golden stars and the European anthem from Beethoven's composition. Without words, in the universal language
of music, the antem expresses the ideals of a united Europe: freedom, peace, and solidarity.
This 5 Euro coin shows the old Karntnertor Theatre "Theatre at the Carinthian Gate" which stood near the present Opera
House until 1870). It was here that Beethoven's 9th symphony with the "Ode to Joy" was first publicly performed. The opening
notes of the melody in the symphony itself and a cameo portrait of Beethoven complete the design. The nine-sided coin takes
its shape from the nine provincial coats of arms on the other side of the coin.
