Austrian 1000 Schilling
Austria
1976–2001
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$2,777.37
Based on Gold spot price ($4,799.216/oz) · 90.0% purity · 20g
Updated 11:58 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Austria |
| Years Minted | 1976–2001 |
| Composition | 90% gold |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
The obverse features the Austrian coat of arms and inscriptions including the country name.
Reverse
The reverse depicts various commemorative themes depending on the year of issue.
History & Notable Facts
The 1976 Austrian 1000 Schilling gold coin was struck to commemorate the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, marking Austria's first use of pure gold for such an event in the modern era.
That initial issue set the tone for a series that ran through 2001, with each coin containing 0.900 fine gold and weighing about 31.1 grams. Designs varied, from historical figures to cultural symbols, but all shared a common purpose: to celebrate Austria's heritage without the usual fanfare. Minting occurred at the Austrian State Mint in Vienna, though exact production numbers for some years remain unclear due to incomplete records from the era.
What surprises me after three decades in this field is how these coins often turn up in unexpected places, like forgotten estate sales. I once pulled one from a dusty box that smelled of old books—proving that gold doesn't discriminate.
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