| Issuer | Austria |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 5 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Dimensions | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Nonagonal (9-sided) Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Helmut Andexlinger |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#3132, Schön#324 |
| Obverse description | The nine coats of arms of the Austrian provinces surround the `5` of the face value `5 EURO`. Around the coats of arms is the inscription `REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH` (Republic of Austria). The design is directly inspired by the old Austrian 50 schilling coins. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH 5 · EURO · |
| Reverse description | The Hofburg Palace in Vienna on the square called `Josefsplatz` where the equestrian statue of Joseph II stands in the center. The wing of the Imperial Palace on the right contains the Spanish Riding School and the `Great Redoubt Hall`, which was the venue for many meetings and conferences during the Austrian Presidency. 2006 surrounded by the 12 stars of the E.U. Circular caption: `Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union`. `JOSEFPLATZ`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | JOSEFSPLATZ ÖSTERREICHISCHE PRÄSIDENTSCHAFT IM RAT DER UE 2006 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2006 - - 250 000 2006 - Brilliant Uncirculated - 100 000 |
| Catalog ID | 7644665880 |
| Comments |
