The obverse of the coin shows the coats of arms of the nine federal states of Austria, as do all Austrian 5 euro coins.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH
5
EURO
Reverse description
The coin’s reverse features the helmeted head of a skier with the number 1 emblazoned on it, symbolising first place. The word Weltmeister (world champion) is reflected in the skier’s goggles – the goal that every competitive athlete has in mind. The skier’s face is indicated purely through the coin’s contours and the design is rounded off by snow crystals in the background.