Austrian euro coins have a unique design for each denomination, with a common theme for each of the three series of coins. The minor coins feature Austrian flowers, the middle coins examples of architecture from Austria's capital, Vienna, and the two major coins famous Austrians. All designs are by the hand of Josef Kaiser and also include the 12 stars of the EU, Flag of Austria and the year of imprint.
Prior to 2008, the old common side showing national borders was used, but from the 2008 coins use the new common side without borders. For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins. Austria is the only country which uses the Latin alphabet and yet, repeats the denomination on the national side of the coins, thus not adhering to the rule.
From 2017 (5 cent coins) and 2018 (2 and 1 cent coins) onwards, the design of the national side has been slightly altered, decreasing the thickness and increasing the amount of hatching representing the red fields of the Austrian flag.[1][2][3]
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| AnAlpine gentian as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. | AnAlpine edelweiss as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. | AnAlpine primrose as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. |
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| St. Stephen's Cathedral, the epitome of Viennese Gothic architecture dating to 1160. | Belvedere Palace, an example of Baroque architecture, symbolizing national freedom and sovereignty. | Secession Building within a circle, symbolising the birth of Art Nouveau and a new age in the country. |
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| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (with his signature), a famous Austrian composer, in reference to the idea of Austria as a "land of music". | Bertha von Suttner, a radical Austrian pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, as a symbol of Austria's efforts to support peace. |
The following table shows the mintage quantity for all Austrian euro coins, per denomination, per year.[4]
| Face Value | €0,01 | €0,02 | €0,05 | €0,10 | €0,20 | €0,50 | €1,00 | €2,00 | |
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| 2002 | 378 510 000 | 326 510 000 | 217 110 000 | 441 710 000 | 203 510 000 | 169 210 000 | 223 610 000 | 196 510 000 | |
| 2003 | 10 955 100 | 118 655 100 | 108 655 100 | 170 100 | 51 055 100 | 9 255 100 | 305 100 | 4 855 100 | |
| 2004 | 115 120 000 | 156 520 000 | 89 420 000 | 5 320 000 | 54 920 000 | 3 220 000 | 2 720 000 | 2 620 000 | |
| 2005 | 174 820 000 | 163 320 000 | 66 220 000 | 5 320 000 | 4 220 000 | 3 220 000 | 2 720 000 | — | |
| 2006 | 48 420 000 | 39 920 000 | 5 720 000 | 40 120 000 | 8 320 000 | 3 320 000 | 7 820 000 | 2 420 000 | |
| 2007 | 111 995 000 | 72 295 000 | 52 795 000 | 81 395 000 | 45 095 000 | 3 095 000 | 41 195 000 | — | |
| 2008 | 50 965 000 | 125 165 000 | 96 765 000 | 70 265 000 | 45 365 000 | 3 065 000 | 65 565 000 | 2 665 000 | |
| 2009 | 158 991 000 | 120 491 000 | 5 891 000 | 15 991 000 | 49 891 000 | 14 791 000 | 40 391 000 | — | |
| 2010 | 168 565 000 | 104 265 000 | 63 765 000 | 42 865 000 | 4 265 000 | 30 065 000 | 11 265 000 | 17 065 000 | |
| 2011 | 189 665 000 | 148 665 000 | 66 665 000 | 27 665 000 | 21 365 000 | 6 065 000 | 8 065 000 | 27 765 000 | |
| 2012 | 169 360 000 | 78 160 000 | 35 360 000 | 25 060 000 | 10 860 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 21 200 000 | |
| 2013 | 179 260 000 | 121 560 000 | 36 160 000 | 30 160 000 | 25 260 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 10 160 000 | |
| 2014 | 185 560 000 | 116 160 000 | 48 060 000 | 27 660 000 | 10 560 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 20 160 000 | |
| 2015 | 118 060 000 | 45 460 000 | 61 060 000 | 63 160 000 | 9 060 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 12 360 000 | |
| 2016 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 60 000 | 12 360 000 | 30 060 000 | 5 060 000 | 5 260 000 | — | |
| 2017 | 37 760 000 | 57 260 000 | 35 260 000 | 39 560 000 | 30 060 000 | 15 060 000 | 8 060 000 | 17 760 000 | |
| 2018 | 138 560 000 | 85 710 000 | 22 600 000 | 30 260 000 | 20 460 000 | 17 160 000 | 5 160 000 | — | |
| 2019 | 130 960 000 | 91 260 000 | 15 060 000 | 15 160 000 | 25 660 000 | 2 860 000 | 2 760 000 | 15 860 000 | |
| 2020 | 85 560 000 | 57 360 000 | 5 660 000 | 12 160 000 | 19 860 000 | 14 960 000 | 4 060 000 | 12 760 000 | |
| 2021 | 73 460 000 | 64 660 000 | 20 260 000 | 12 160 000 | 21 060 000 | 7 460 000 | 5 460 000 | 9 960 000 | |
| 2022 | 38 060 000 | 58 460 000 | 16 760 000 | 15 760 000 | 25 360 000 | 8 460 000 | 7 060 000 | 9 110 000 | |
| 2023 | 28 460 000 | 36 160 000 | 13 760 000 | 26 560 000 | 38 060 000 | 8 460 000 | 9 060 000 | 38 360 000 | |
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Each year the Austrian Mint issues a limited edition of its Euro coins in proof quality.
Austria has a large collection of euro commemorative coins, mainly in Silver and Gold, but they also use other materials (like Niobium for example). Their face value range from 5 euro to 100 euro. This is mainly done as a legacy of old national practice of minting Gold and Silver coins. These coins are not really intended to be used as means of payment, so generally they do not circulate. Here are some samples:
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