© Ulmo
© Ulmo
50 Schilling European Monetary Union
1999 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel plated nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring | 8.15 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 50 Schilling (50 ATS) |
| Currency | Second Schilling (1945-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel plated nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring |
| Weight | 8.15 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10093 |
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| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
On 5th May, 1999, the Austrian Mint in Vienna issued a bimetallic circulation 50 Schilling coin to commemorate the beginning of the European Monetary Union. It chose as its attractive design the new banknotes fanned out from the “E” symbol for the Euro, surrounded by the stars of Europe. The inscription reads: Europäische Währungsunion 1999 (European Monetary Union 1999).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EUROPÄISCHE WÄHRUNGSUNION
· 1999 ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the integration of different metals. The coin's center is made of copper-nickel plated nickel, while the ring is made of aluminum bronze. This bi-metallic design adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal and makes it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Schilling (European Monetary Union) 1999 coin.
