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
Facade of Mariazell Basilica. Caption: `850 years MARIAZELL 1157-2007`. The Basilica of Mariazell is the most important place of pilgrimage in Austria and Europe. Inside the church, a miraculous wooden image of the Virgin Mary is honored.