3 Euros (Blue-Ringed Octopus)
Austria • 3 Euros • Copper-nickel • 2022
- Denomination
- 3 Euros
- Issuer
- Austria
- Struck
- 2022
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Currency
- Euro
- Weight
- 16 g
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 3340
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Where it came from
The 3 Euro Blue-Ringed Octopus coin is part of Austria's long-running 'Colorluminous Creatures' series, minted by the Austrian Mint in 2022. This series was designed to showcase the beauty and mystery of nature, specifically focusing on animals that exhibit bioluminescence or unique adaptive coloring, with the blue-ringed octopus chosen for its striking, warning-patterned skin.
Designed by the talented artisans at the Austrian Mint, the coin utilizes sophisticated color-printing technology to replicate the creature's signature glowing blue rings. Upon its release, the coin was well-received by numismatic enthusiasts who appreciate the mint's focus on combining traditional minting techniques with contemporary artistic flair and scientific themes.
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