| Issuer | Austria |
| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| 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#3105, Schön#299 |
| 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 | A high mountain dam used for hydroelectricity production in the foreground. The background represents the typical Austrian landscape, mountainous and wooded. A stylized drop of water shows a fish (trout), signifying the ecological and environmental importance of water. A second drop of water depicts the penstocks used to channel the water driving the turbines. The vintage. Caption: `Hydroelectricity`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | WASSERKRAFT 2003 |
| Edge | Plain. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2003 - - 500 000 2003 - Brilliant Uncirculated - 100 000 |
| Catalog ID | 7381276570 |
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