Archive – Austria
20 Ounce Gold Coin celebrates a 20 Year Success Story
Twenty years ago in 1989 the Austrian State Mint passed from the Treasury into the ownership of the central bank. The mint was given the freedom to produce and sell products in accordance with the demands of the modern numismatic and investment markets. One of the very first innovations introduced by the new CEO, Paul Berger, was the production of a gold bullion coin for investment purposes: the Vienna Philharmonic. [ more ]
Winter Games 2010
In Austria skiing is the King of Sports. Every winter not only Austrians but thousands... [ more ]
Iron – Worth its Weight in Gold
On 14th April, 2010, the Austrian Mint is issuing the third silver €10 coin in the series “Tales and Legends in Austria”. The new coin recounts the folktale surrounding the discovery of the important iron ore mountain in Styria called the “Erzberg”...
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ROME On the DANUBE
For some five centuries the River Danube formed an essential part of ancient Rome’s northern border against the barbarian tribes of Germania... [ more ]
Austrian 50 Euro Coin in Honor of Baron Clemens von Pirquet
The commemorative series in gold “Celebrated Physicians of Austria” concludes with a coin for the renowned Viennese doctor, Clemens von Pirquet (1874-1929)... [ more ]
The world’s largest gold coin was auctioned at the Dorotheum
On June 25, 2010, the world’s largest gold coin was sold at Vienna’s Dorotheum. It realized 3.270 Mio. Euro. [ more ]
Austria presents its new 5 Euro Commemorative Coin
On June 16, 2010 the Austrian Mint issued a new 5 Euro Coin on the occasion of 75 years High Alpine Road over the Grossglockner mountain pass. [ more ]
Vienna in the Roman Empire
Since September 8th, 2010 the new Austrian 20-Euro-piece „Vindobona“ has been for sale... [ more ]
The sleeping emperor – A new commemorative coin of the Austrian Mint
On 13th October, 2010, the Austrian Mint in Vienna has issued the fourth 10 Euro silver coin in its popular series “Tales and Legends in Austria”... [ more ]
The Crown of St. Stephen – The Mystic Crown of the Kingdom of Hungary
The third coin in the gold series “Crowns of the House of Habsburg” was issued on 10th November, 2010, and is dedicated to the Holy Crown of St. Stephen.... [ more ]
"The Pummerin" – The Bell of St. Stephen’s Cathedral
The Austrian Mint will issue today the first coin of 2011 celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Pummerin... [ more ]
Joanneum – Classic Museum and “Friendly Alien” of Graz
In 2011 the Austrian Joanneum celebrates its 200th anniversary. On this occasion the Austrian mint will issue a commemorative coin... [ more ]
2011 Niobium “Robotics” - Tradition Meets Innovation
The Austrian Mint will issue today the 2011 edition of its highly sought-after niobium and silver bi-metallic coin, this year featuring Robotics...
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Carnuntum – Guardian of Rome’s Northern Border
On April 13, 2011 the Austrian Mint will issue the third coin of the six coin silver series “Rome on the Danube”... [ more ]
The Lindworm of Klagenfurt
On May 4, 2011 the Austrian Mint issued the fifth silver coin in the series “Tales and Legends in Austria”. The new coin recounts the legend of the Lindworm of Klagenfurt... [ more ]
Nicholas von Jacquin – Imperial Botanist
On February 23, 2011 the Austrian Mint issued a 20 euro silver coin celebrating the life of explorer and Imperial Botanist Nicholas von Jacquin... [ more ]
Mint of Austria: Silver Coin Land of the Forests
The Austrian Mint issues the next 5-euro silver coin in honor of the 2011 United Nations Declaration, the “Year of the Forests”... [ more ]
Austrian 2011 Annual Set
The Austrian 2011 annual circulation set will also be released on June 15 in special uncirculated quality... [ more ]
Aguntum: Austrian Mint Issues New Silver Coin in the series “Rome on the Danube”
In September the Austrian Mint will issue the fourth silver coin in the series “Rome on the Danube”. The new 20 euro coin features the thriving town of Aguntum, a well-established center of commerce and trade, founded as early as 30 BC... [ more ]
“Du Lieber Augustin”: Austria Dedicates Coin to Traditional Song
The sixth and final coin of the popular “Legends of Austria” silver series commemorates a song written in 1679, “Du Lieber Augustin”. It remembers the times of the plague and the miracles wine can work … [ more ]
A Coin Dedicated To The Mysterious Crown of Bohemia
On November 9, 2011 the Austrian Mint has issued the fourth gold coin in the “Crowns of the House of Habsburg” series, featuring the mysterious crown of St. Wenceslas, crown of Bohemia...
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Austrian Mint Announces Its Issuing Program for 2012
The Austrian Mint has published its Issuing Program for 2012. The first coin will be released in 2011. In 2012 the popular series “Rome on the Danube” will be continued. But many other new issues will attract collectors too... [ more ]
Austrian Mint issues 2012 Calendar Medal dedicated to Mercury
Since the 1930’s the Austrian Mint issues each year a calendar medal. The 2012 medal is dedicated to Mercury. Due to the high silver price the medal will not only be available in silver but for the first time in bronze, too... [ more ]
Austrian Mint issues 2012 Lucky Tokens
The Austrian Mint has been issuing a Lucky token each year since the 1930’s. For 2012 the motif is the lucky chimney sweep. The coin will be struck in silver and bronze as well... [ more ]
Cash Logistics – Visiting Geldservice Austria GmbH
Have you ever thought about how it comes that your ATM has always the right banknotes ready to provide you exactly with those you want? In Austria exists a big logistic company, Geldservice Austria (GSA), responsible for distributing cash. We went to see how it works. [ more ]
Klimt And His Women Told By Coins
The Austrian Mint is going to issue a new 5 part gold coin series celebrating the Austrian art nouveau artist Gustav Klimt. Each coin is dedicated to one of his finest and most famous works. The first coin shows his first portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer. [ more ]
Bionics: 2012 Niobium Coin of Austrian Mint
The Austrian Mint will issue on February 22, 2012 the tenth coin in the silver niobium bimetallic series featuring Bionics. Bionics is the complex interdisciplinary field in which biological systems and evolution are applied in solving engineering problems and developing modern technology. [ more ]
Austrian contribution to Europa Silver Program “Artists” 2012
The Austrian Mint has issued a new 20 euro silver coin celebrating world-renowned artist Egon Schiele. The coin is Austria’s contribution to the European Union’s collaborative silver program “Artists” in which 14 countries are participating this year. [ more ]
New “Rome on the Danube” silver coin: Lauriacum
On April 11, 2012 the Austrian Mint has issued the fifth 20 euro silver coin in the intriguing “Rome on the Danube” series dedicated to the town of Lauriacum where today’s twin cities of Lorch and Enns are located. [ more ]
New Austrian series: “Austria by its Children”
The Austrian Mint has issued on April 25, 2012 the first of a new 10 coin series “Austria, by its Children.” The coin series celebrates Austria through its children. The first coin is dedicated to Styria, the second coin will be issued in autumn 2012...
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“Brigantium” – Final coin in “Rome on the Danube” silver series
On June 13, 2012 the Austrian Mint will issue “Brigantium”, the sixth and final silver coin in the historic “Rome on the Danube” series. It features emperor Valentinian and a navis lusoria, a kind of ship by which the emperor hoped to enforce the Roman position at Brigantium. [ more ]
Carinthia’s new coin
The Austrian Mint has issued on September 26, 2012 the second 10 euro coin in the series “Austria by Its Children” featuring the province of Carinthia. The coin is available as silver collector coin in proof and uncirculated. In Austria there will also be a circulation coin in copper. [ more ]
Silver Coin ‘World Alpine Ski Championship 2013’
Exactly 100 days before the World Ski Championship begins in Schladming Austria, the Austrian Mint will issue a 5 euro silver coin in celebration of the “Ski Championship with Heart”. [ more ]
Austrian series “Crowns of the House of Habsburgs” completed
On November 14, 2012 the Austrian Mint issued the fifth and final coin of the “Crowns of the House of Habsburg” gold coin series. The new coin features the majestic Imperial Crown of Austria. [ more ]
Austria dances the waltz in silver
On December 12, 2012 the Austrian Mint issued a 5 euro silver coin celebrating one of the best-known dances of all time, the Waltz. For the first time ever a portion will be available in an English-only package. [ more ]
Austrian Mint Issuing Programme 2013
The Austrian Mint has announced its issuing programme 2013. Collectors will find the traditional New Year’s coin and new editions of popular series like the ‘Federal Provinces’ and ‘Klimt and his women.’ There will be a new series, too: ‘Prehistoric Life.’ [ more ]
“Tunneling” – Austria’s 2013 Silver-niobium Coin
On January, 23th, 2013 the Austrian Mint issued the highly anticipated silver-niobium coin celebrating the contributions that Austria has made to tunneling. [ more ]
Austria’s new gold coin Klimt and His Women: “Expectation”
On February 27, 2013 the Austrian Mint has issued the second coin in its five gold coin series celebrating Gustav Klimt, a key painter of the art nouveau period whose art is easily recognized and admired around the world. [ more ]
Stefan Zweig on Austrian 2013 Europa star silver coin
The 2013 Europa star silver coin series celebrates “European Authors” and the Austrian Mint will honor the humanist and pacifist Stefan Zweig to be featured on the Austrian coin. [ more ]