| Issuer | Austria |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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: Thomas Pesendorfer |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#3156, Schön#354 |
| 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 | Herbert Von Karajan conducting a musical performance with his eyes closed. In the background, the score of Beethoven`s Ninth. In the caption `Herbert von Karajan`, his year of birth and death. Vintage. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2008 HERBERT VON KARAJAN 1908 1989 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2008 - - 150 000 2008 - Brilliant Uncirculated - 100 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8978563690 |
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