70 ECUs - Elizabeth II (1000 Years of Austria) 1996 front 70 ECUs - Elizabeth II (1000 Years of Austria) 1996 back
70 ECUs - Elizabeth II (1000 Years of Austria) 1996 photo
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70 ECUs - Elizabeth II 1000 Years of Austria

1996 year
Gold (.9999) 6.22 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
70 ECUs
Currency
ECU (1990-1996)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
6.22 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#343600
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A mounted knight and the heraldic eagle of Austria.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1996
70 ECUS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate 1000 years of Austria's history, specifically the anniversary of the founding of the Duchy of Austria in 996 AD. The coin's design features an image of Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Austrian coat of arms on the other. It is made of 99.99% gold and weighs 6.22 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 PM 2000 - - - - - -

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