5 Euros (Distinguished European figures; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
Austria • 5 Euros • Silver (.800) • 2006
- Denomination
- 5 Euros
- Issuer
- Austria
- Struck
- 2006
- Composition
- Silver (.800)
- Currency
- Euro
- Weight
- 10 g
- Diameter
- 28.5 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 3131 · Schön 328
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Where it came from
The 2006 Austrian 5 Euro coin featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was minted to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the composer's birth in Salzburg. As part of Austria's long-standing tradition of issuing commemorative coinage, this piece serves as a tribute to one of the most influential figures in Western classical music, whose legacy remains central to Austrian cultural identity.
Designed by the engravers at the Austrian Mint, the coin emphasizes neoclassical aesthetics and musical symbolism. The obverse depicts a portrait of Mozart, while the reverse incorporates motifs reflecting his compositions. Upon its release, the coin was well-received by numismatists and music enthusiasts alike, praised for its detailed portraiture and its contribution to the ongoing series of coins celebrating distinguished European historical figures.
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