© CGB
© CGB
5 Euros Grossglockner
2010 year| Silver (.800) | 10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.52 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Nonagonal (9-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Winding road in the Alpine mountain landscape shortly before the Grossglockner summit. An elegant classic car from the early days of the great road and a sports car of our time symbolize the 75th anniversary of the famous Alpine road.
Caption: "Grossglockner Alpine Road 1935-2010".
The Grossglockner is the highest point in Austria, between Carinthia and Tyrol.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROSSGLOCKNER
HOCHALPEN-
STRASSE
1935-2010
Engraver: Thomas Pesendorfer
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road was opened in 1935; it was projected to be the main route to cross the Alps from Carinthia to the Salzburg region.When, in 1975, was opened the motorway Villach-Salzburg, the Grossglockner Road became almost exclusively a touristic attraction.
It is open from May to late October.
Interesting fact
The Grossglockner coin's design features the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, a scenic route that runs through the Hohe Tauern National Park in Austria. The road is known for its stunning views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers, and is a popular destination for motorcyclists and cyclists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Grossglockner) 2010 coin.
