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
Andreas Hofer wearing his characteristic hat. Next to him is Giuseppina Negrelli holding the flag of Tyrol. Caption: `The liberation of Tyrol 1809-2009`.