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Austria has decided to issue coins illustrating famous people in its history, architecture. On the Austrian euro coins of small denomination depicts flowers, listed in the Red Book, as a sign of the care of the environment and the role of Austria in the EU environmental policy development. The projects were selected by the National Assembly and the public opinion survey.

1 euro cent, Austria

Alpine gentian -. Flower grows in the Alps at an altitude of 2000-2600 meters in a semicircle top Set denomination of the coin in the German language - «EIN EURO CENT». Below shows three alternating strips (rough, smooth, rough), symbolizing the Austrian flag and contains coins release date.

Gentian (Gentiana acaulis), the genus of grasses and dwarf shrubs of the family gentianaceae. About 400 species, mainly in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. His Russian name gentian received due to the very bitter taste of the roots and leaves, caused by the presence of glycosides. Some gentian - medicinal plants (stimulating the appetite, Bile means); also used in the alcoholic beverage industry. In floriculture gentian species often called gentsianoy. 3 species are protected.

2 euro cent, Austria

In the center of the coin depicts the edelweiss flower.

Set on top of a semi-circle coin value on it. language - «ZWEI EURO CENT». Below shows three alternating strips (rough, smooth, rough), symbolizing the Austrian flag and contains coins release date.

Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum), a genus of perennial herbaceous plants of the Asteraceae family. About 30 species in the mountains of Eurasia (except the Caucasus and Asia Minor); in Russia a few species in Eastern Siberia and the Far East. As it grows in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 2000-2900 m.

5 euro cent, Austria

In the center of the coin depicts the flower alpine primrose (primrose).

Set on top of a semi-circle denomination of the coin in the German language - «FÜNF EURO CENT». Below shows three alternating strips (rough, smooth, rough), symbolizing the Austrian flag and contains coins release date.

Alpine primula (primrose) (Primula auricula) - a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Primulaceae. It flowers mostly in early spring. It grows mainly and alpine areas. Found at an altitude of 1600 to 3400 m. The name "primrose" French and Italian is translated as "bear's ear."

10 euro cent, Austria

St. Stephen's Cathedral, which is the main shrine of the Austrian capital. His appearance is designed in the spirit of the Gothic.

Set the right coin denomination "10 EURO CENT», and also shows three alternating strips (rough-smooth, rough) symbolizing Austrian flag. On the left contains the coins date of issue.

St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna (German: Stephansdom.) - Catholic cathedral, the national symbol of Austria and symbol of the city of Vienna. Chair of the Vienna Archbishop - Primate of Austria. Located in the heart of the old town at St. Stephen's Square (Stephansplatz). The first church on the site of the cathedral was built in 1137-1147 gg. Cathedral within its present borders was built in XIII-XV centuries and acquired a modern look to 1511.

20 euro cent, Austria

The main gate to the Upper Belvedere with the arms of Prince Eugene of Savoy.

Designation value of the coin is divided into two parts: the inscription on top of a semi-circle - «EURO CENT», below specified numeric value "20". Also shown at the bottom of three alternating strips (rough, smooth, rough), symbolizing the Austrian flag and contains coins release date.

Belvedere Palace (Ital. Belvedere) in Vienna built by Lucas von Hildebrandt as a summer residence for one of the greatest generals of his time Prince Eugene of Savoy at the beginning of the XVIII century in baroque style. Upper and Lower Belvederes with broken around garden form magnificent Baroque ensemble.

50 euro cent, Austria

The famous Vienna Secession, illustrating the birth of a new art and a new era of Austria, symbolizing the bridge between the old and the new monetary system.

Set on top of a semi-circle face value - "50 EURO CENT». On the right shows three alternating strips (rough, smooth, rough), symbolizing the Austrian flag and contains coins release date.

The Vienna Secession (. It Wiener Secession) was founded April 3, 1897 a group of 19 artists Vienna Austrian Art Nouveau - "setsessionstilya" who left the Association. The first president was Gustav Klimt.

1 euro, Austria

Portrait of Wolfgang Mozart, the famous Austrian composer, representing Austria as a great musical power. Coin design is based on a portrait of Mozart painted by Barbara Kraft in 1819.

To the right of the portrait shows three alternating strips (rough-smooth, rough) symbolizing Austrian flag. Above them is specified face value - "1 EURO» in two lines

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) (27.01.1756 - 05.12.1791), Austrian composer. The representative of the Viennese classical school, musician versatile talent, manifested in early childhood.

2 euro, Austria

Portrait of a peace movement organizer Bertha von Suttner, Nobel Prize in 1905, writer, published the journal "Lay Down Your Arms". The image represents a long-term commitment of Austria to the world.

To the left of the portrait shows three alternating strips (rough-smooth, rough) symbolizing Austrian flag. Above them is specified denomination - "2 EURO» in two lines.

Bertha von Suttner (Baroness Bertha von Suttner, it Bertha Sophie Felicitas Freifrau von Suttner.) (June 9, 1843 - June 21, 1914) - Austrian writer, activist of the international peace movement, the first female winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the second woman in general received the Nobel Prize (after Marie Curie).