Austria 5 Euro - The coin with the theme "New Year's coin" is dedicated to the leap year, which is special because in 2024 there will be 366 days. This is an extra day in the calendar (February 29), which makes this year unique and in some ways a gift of time that should be used with gratitude.
Denomination: 5 euro
Year of issue: 2024
Material: The coin is made of copper
The obverse depicts the Gregorian calendar, which is a solar calendar used in most countries of the world.
In the center of the coin is the sun, symbolizing a new cycle of time and its beginning.
To the right of the sun is a portrait of Pope Gregory XIII, who reformed the calendar and introduced leap years.
Also shown is the calendar page for February with February 29, which is an extra day in a leap year.
The reverse side of the coin depicts the coats of arms of the nine federal states of Austria. The center features the number 5, which denotes the coin's denomination. The outer circle of the coin is surrounded by the inscription "Republik Österreich" (Republic of Austria) and the word "EURO". The coin's nine-sided shape represents the nine federal states of Austria.
| Coin | ||
| Composition: | Cu | |
| Diameter: | 28,5 mm | |
| Mintage: | 200 000 | |
| Quality: | UNC | |
| Weight: | 8.9 g | |
| Year: | 2024 | |
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