2 Euros Austrian State Treaty

€2,193.00
IssuerAustria
Year2005
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Helmut Andexlinger
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3124, Schön#319
Obverse descriptionThe centre of the coin shows a reproduction of the signatures and seals in the Austrian State Treaty, which was signed by the foreign ministers and ambassadors of the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and France, and by Leopold Figl, Foreign Minister of Austria, in May 1955. The inscription ‘50 JAHRE STAATSVERTRAG` appears above the seals and the year of issue, 2005, below them. The vertical stripes in the background represent Austria`s national colours (red-white-red). The outer ring of the coin features the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering50 JAHRE STAATSVERTRAG 2005
(Translation: 50 Years of Austrian State Treaty)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription. Combination of 2 EURO and *** repeated
Mint
Mintage2005  - 6,878,000 in rolls and 2,000 in philatelic numismatic envelope - 6 880 000
2005  - BU set - 100 000
2005  - Proof - 20 000
Catalog ID6832867850
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