| Issuer | Austria |
| Year | 2005 |
| 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) | Obverse: Helmut Andexlinger Reverse: Herbert Wähner |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#3120, Schön#317 |
| 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 | |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH 5 · EURO · |
| Reverse description | The former Kärntnertor Theater (`Carinthian Gate Theater` which stood next to the present Opera House until 1870). This is where Beethoven`s 9th symphony with the `Ode to Joy` was performed in public. The first notes of the melody in the symphony itself and a cameo portrait of Beethoven complete the design. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | BEETHOVEN WIEN 1824 EUROPA HYMNE 2005 |
| Edge | Plain. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2005 - - 275 000 2005 - Brilliant Uncirculated - 125 000 |
| Catalog ID | 3363838370 |
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