Austrian 1000 Schilling
About Austrian 1000 Schilling
The large Austrian 1000 schilling commemorative coins of the postwar era. Featured notable Austrians including Mozart, Schubert, and Strauss. The 1000 schilling commemoratives were popular with collectors worldwide. They were minted in 64 percent silver. The 1955 State Treaty commemorative celebrates the treaty ending Allied occupation. The series ended when Austria adopted the euro in 2002. Austrian commemorative coins are known for their high quality and artistic designs.
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