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2 Euro Europe without borders
| Issuer | Austria |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = GBP 1.73 |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a stylized double-headed Austrian eagle displayed, its breast bearing two crossed flags — the Austrian national flag and the European Union flag with its circle of twelve stars — symbolizing Austria's EU membership. The numeral '2' appears prominently in the lower central field beneath the eagle, with the denomination legend 'EURO' inscribed below it. A partial ring of twelve small EU stars runs along the lower rim. The circular legend reads 'AUTRICHE · ÖSTERREICH · AUSTRIA' in Latin characters around the upper periphery, rendering the country name in French, German, and English respectively. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field presents a detailed panoramic skyline composed of iconic European architectural landmarks rendered in low relief, occupying the right and lower portions of the field and evoking the outline of the European continent. To the upper left, the bold acronym 'EU' is inscribed in the field, surrounded by a scatter of twelve stars arranged in a loose arc referencing the EU flag. The three-line inscription 'EUROPA / OHNE / GRENZEN' (Europe Without Borders) is positioned in the left-center field, with the date '1996' appearing in the lower left area of the field. |
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