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5 Euros Austrian European Union Presidency
| Issuer | Austrian Mint |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
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| Obverse description | At center, the numeral '5' in large format is flanked by the nine heraldic shields representing the coats of arms of Austria's federal provinces, arranged in a ring within the field. The encircling legend 'REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH' appears along the upper periphery, with the denomination '5 · EURO ·' integrated into the composition below. The overall design consciously echoes the classic reverse layout of the former Austrian 50 Schilling silver coinage, lending the piece a sense of numismatic continuity. The nonagonal flan shape further distinguishes the piece from standard round coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed view of the Josefsplatz in Vienna, one of the finest Baroque squares in Europe, dominated by the equestrian statue of Emperor Joseph II at center. Flanking the square are the wings of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, including the section housing the Spanish Riding School and the Great Redoubt Hall, both of which served as venues for official events during Austria's 2006 Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The inscription 'JOSEFSPLATZ' appears in the lower field, while the circular legend reads 'ÖSTERREICHISCHE PRÄSIDENTSCHAFT IM RAT DER EU' around the periphery. The date '2006' is accompanied by the twelve stars of the European Union arranged in a ring. |
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| Mint | Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich), Vienna |
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