1 Euro (1st map)
Austria • 1 Euro • Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring • 2002–2007
- Denomination
- 1 Euro
- Issuer
- Austria
- Struck
- 2002–2007
- Currency
- Euro
- Weight
- 7.5 g
- Diameter
- 23.25 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 3088 · Schön 283
Where to find one
Search for 1 Euro (1st map) on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Austrian 1 Euro coin, introduced in 2002 upon the launch of the Eurozone's physical currency, was designed to reflect the country's musical heritage. The obverse features the portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a deliberate choice by designer Josef Kaiser to highlight Austria's profound contribution to European classical music. The portrait is encircled by the twelve stars of the European flag, balanced by the year of issuance and the country name.
The coin's reverse side features the common European design used for all denominations in the first series, known as the first map design. Created by Luc Luycx of the Royal Belgian Mint, this map illustrates the European Union as a cohesive territory without internal borders, symbolizing the unity and integration project that defined the transition to a single currency. This design remained the standard across all member states until it was updated in 2007 to include new member countries.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real coins collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About 1 Euro (1st map)
1 Euro (1st map) is a coin in the Coins catalog on collecto.rs. Austria • 1 Euro • Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring • 2002–2007. Catalog data is sourced from Numista. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this coin yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track 1 Euro (1st map) on collecto.rs?
1 Euro (1st map) doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of 1 Euro (1st map)?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your coin, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other coins collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the 1 Euro (1st map) catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for 1 Euro (1st map) is sourced from Numista. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking coins free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your coins is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every coin you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free