5 Euros Universal Male Suffrage
2007 year| Silver (.800) | 10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| 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#10883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
The design was inspired by a historic photo of the opening session of Parliament after the 1907 election. It shows the government bench at the front and two officials behind desks above. Opposite are some of the newly elected members of the House. The two oval portraits commemorate Emperor Franz Joseph and Max von Beck Wladimir, who were mainly responsible for the implementation of the reform.
Circular caption: "100 years voting rights reform", "1907 2007", "Emperor Franz Joseph I / Baron Von Beck".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 JAHRE WAHLRECHTSREFORM
1907 2007
·KAISER FRANZ JOSEPH I. ·FREIHERR VON BECK·
Engraver: Herbert Wähner
Edge
Plain
Comment
The design is based on an historic photo of the opening session of Parliament after the 1907 elections. It shows the government bench at the front of the chamber with two officials at the desks above. Opposite stand some of the newly elected members of the House. The two oval portraits in the foreground commemorate the Emperor Franz Joseph and Max Wladimir von Beck, who were chiefly responsible for putting the reform through. The small symbol of the "€" and star for Europe marks this coin as part of the international series "European Achievements".Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Universal Male Suffrage in Austria, which was granted in 1907. The coin's design features a stylized image of a hand holding a ballot, symbolizing the right to vote and the power of democracy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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