Austrian 10 Schilling 1967

In 1967, Austria minted a 10 Schilling coin to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Second Republic, a rare instance where a modern nation used silver for a circulating commemorative.

That silver content—precisely 64% fine—meant it was struck on planchets that held their value better than the copper-nickel coins of the era. The obverse shows the Austrian coat of arms, while the reverse features a stylized eagle, designed by artist Michael Hiesleitner. These details often surprise newcomers who expect more flair from anniversaries.

Production ran from 1967 to 1971, with variations in mintage that records don't specify. As for myths, let's just say not every silver coin from that period was hoarded like buried treasure; some just changed hands at the corner shop.