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
Portrait of the famous composer in right profile. On his chest extends a musical staff where the year is written. On the right, two violins with his name above and his birth and death dates.