1 Euro
1 Euro Coin (Austria)
Austria (Eurozone) · 2008
A standard bimetallic European Union 1-euro coin featuring the portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on the Austrian national side.
- Country
- Austria (Eurozone)
- Year
- 2008
- Denomination
- 1 Euro
- Grade
- Circulated (Fine to Very Fine condition with minor surface scratches and wear)
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Overview
A standard bimetallic European Union 1-euro coin featuring the portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on the Austrian national side.
Historical significance
The euro is the official currency of the Eurozone, introduced in physical form in 2002. Each country features a unique national design on one side while sharing a common European map design on the reverse.
Obverse (front)
Features the portrait of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, facing right, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European flag. Includes his signature facsimile, the denomination '1 EURO', and the year of issue '2008'.
Reverse (back)
Displays the common map of Europe showing the continent without borders, overlaid with the numeral '1' and the word 'EURO', flanked by six vertical lines with stars at their tips.
Estimated value
$1.10 - $1.50 USD (Face value in circulated condition)
What drives this coin's value
Condition grade, year of mintage, and presence of rare mint errors
Grade assessment
Circulated (Fine to Very Fine condition with minor surface scratches and wear)
Mintage & rarity
Common circulation coin
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check for correct bimetallic magnetic properties (the outer ring is non-magnetic while the inner disc is slightly magnetic due to the nickel layer).
Notable varieties & errors
Standard circulation strike with no major rare errors noted for this specific 2008 variety
Similar coins
Other 1-euro coins from different participating Eurozone nations
Care & preservation
Store in a dry environment. Standard circulation coins do not require special numismatic preservation unless in pristine uncirculated condition.
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