Austria: Spring is in the Air with the Latest Coins Featuring the Easter Bunny and Picturesque Woodland

The Austrian Mint launches their Easter coins for 2024.

by Michael Alexander | Published on March 5, 2024

The Austrian Mint have launched their annual commemorative Easter coins which since their initial release in 2002 has become a firm favourite with collectors and gift-givers. For 2024, the design and theme focuses on the desire to leave winter behind and eagerly walking towards spring time and the warmth of the sun. Entitled Getting There, the arrival of spring and Easter make many of us more receptive to the beauty of nature with each step. Walking is so good for us, and after a long chilly winter the beginning of this season motivates many to set off on a spring stroll to nurture the soul. The simple task of walking is not only measured by where it leads us, it energises both body and mind, and gives gentle purpose to many of us who are encouraged to ‘stop and smell the roses’ during our daily, hectic lives. We may not always know exactly where a leisurely walk through the countryside or a nature trail will take us, but ultimately we get there & back in the end, feeling more fulfilled and content.

The obverse side of these nine-sided coins are designed by Helmut Andexlinger, Anna Schlindner and Rebecca Wilding who focus on the winding pathway leading its way up to the picturesque Falkenstein church, which is built into the rock in woodland near St Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut region of central Austria. Above and to the left are two robins perching on a branch while just to the lower right, a rabbit – symbolic of Easter is seen peeking out of its burrow. The year of issue 2024 is placed to the lower right near the rim. The reverse of the coin shows the coats of arms of all nine of the provinces of Austria along with the denomination of 5 EURO with the numeral centred.  

 Denomination    Metal    Weight    Diameter    Quality    Mintage Limit    
5 Euro   .999 Copper   8.9 g.   28.5 mm.   UNC   200,000   
5 Euro  .925 Silver    7.7 g.    28.5 mm.    BU   50,000   

Available from the 6th March, each selected uncirculated silver coin is presented in a blister-type folder with illustrations and text describing the coin’s motif. The uncirculated copper coins are sold without packaging and are available for their face value. For more details, please visit the webshop of the Austrian Mint.

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Author: Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander image Michael’s background in both numismatics and banknotes spans more than three decades and whose activities have varied from being a dedicated world coin collector to coin & medal design, marketing, theme concept and production. His additional interests include banknote research and in 1997, he founded the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre to further these interests and activities. The company continues to offer monthly currency bulletins to both online and printed publications which includes information about the latest banknote news and releases from Central Banks and Monetary Authorities around the world. Michael has been a contributor to COIN NEWS magazine based in the UK since 1998 where many of his in-depth interviews, articles and bulletins have been published.

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