CGB

5 Euro (Grossglockner High Alpine Road) – Austria

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 75th Anniversary of Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Austria

Context

Year: 2010

Issuer: Austria

Period:

Second Republic

(since 1945)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 200,000

Material

Diameter: 28.5 mm

Weight: 10 g

Silver weight: 8.00 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Nonagonal

Composition: 80% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #3184

Numista: #18521

Value

Exchange value: 5 EUR = $5.91

Bullion value: $23.21

Inflation-adjusted value: 7.75 EUR

Obverse

Description:

The design, inspired by Austria's old 50 schilling coins, features the "5 EURO" value encircled by the nine provincial coats of arms and the inscription "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH."

Inscription:

REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH

5

· EURO ·

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA

5

EURO

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Helmut Andexlinger

Reverse

Description:

A classic and a modern car meet on the Grossglockner Alpine Road, celebrating its 75th anniversary (1935-2010) near Austria's highest peak.

Inscription:

GROSSGLOCKNER

HOCHALPEN-

STRASSE

1935-2010

Script: Latin

Engraver: Thomas Pesendorfer

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Münze Österreich	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2010	—	150,000
2010	—	50,000	Special Uncirculated

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