20 Euros Fall of the Iron Curtain
2014 year| Silver (.900) | 20 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The coin’s reverse shows the same man at the same moment as he emerges into the ‘Free World’. Famous landmarks standing for the nations involved in the process that led to the end of the Cold War also grace the reverse: the Charles Bridge in Prague for the former Czechoslovakia; the Riesenrad Ferris wheel in Vienna for Austria; the Chain Bridge in Budapest for Hungary; Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate for Germany; and the Statue of Liberty for the USA. The end of the east-west divide, the fulfilment of the dreams of so many people and the birth of a free, peaceful and united Europe are commemorated in this masterful silver coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 25 JAHRE FALL DES EISERNEN VORHANG
Translation: 25 years falling of the iron curtain
Engraver: Herbert Wähner
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain, which separated East and West Europe during the Cold War. The coin's design features a stylized representation of the Iron Curtain, with a portion of it broken and open, symbolizing the reunification of Europe. The coin's obverse side features the Austrian coat of arms and the denomination, while the reverse side shows a stylized map of Europe with the Iron Curtain depicted in a lighter color. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Fall of the Iron Curtain) 2014 coin.
