5 Euro Cents
Austria • 5 Euro Cents • Copper plated steel • 2002–2026
- Denomination
- 5 Euro Cents
- Issuer
- Austria
- Struck
- 2002–2026
- Composition
- Copper plated steel
- Currency
- Euro
- Weight
- 3.92 g
- Diameter
- 21.25 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 3084 · Schön 279
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Where it came from
The 5 euro cent coin was introduced in 2002 as part of the initial currency rollout following Austria's adoption of the euro. Its production was overseen by the Austrian Mint, which chose themes rooted in the nation's alpine landscape and floral heritage to differentiate its coinage within the Eurozone. This specific denomination was minted to provide a low-value base currency unit, reflecting the practical requirements of a unified European monetary system.
The design of the 5 cent piece features a primula (alpine primrose) surrounded by the Austrian coat of arms and the twelve stars of the European Union. Created by designer Josef Kaiser, the imagery was intended to highlight Austrian natural beauty while maintaining a formal, institutional aesthetic consistent with the standard common reverse faces adopted by other member states. The coin was widely circulated and received as a standard functional instrument of daily commerce.
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