Five Schilling (CuproNickel), Coin Type from Austria - detailed information

Five Schilling (CuproNickel), Coin Type from Austria (issued 1968 - 2001)
Coin TypeFive Schilling (CuproNickel)

The Five Schilling coin was a circulating denomination of the Austrian Schilling, which was restored as the currency of the Republic of Austria when the republic itself was restored after World War II in 1945. Between 1947 and 1952, coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 groschen; and 1, 2, and 5 schilling were introduced. The first type of 5 Schilling coins was in aluminium, but after only two issues it was upgraded to silver - later debased again to CuproNickel (copper-nickel) with composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

The reverse was designed by Josef Köblinger, and the obverse by Hans Köttenstorfer.

The denomination was issued in circulation quantities until 1998, and for collectors' sets until 2001. Together with all the other Schilling coinage, it was demonetised after 28 February 2002 when the country changed to the Euro currency.

Obverse
Austria / Five Schilling (CuproNickel) - obverse photo

Within a plain rim, the obverse of the coin features a rearing Lipizzaner horse and its rider, from the famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna.

Around the rim, the inscription REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH · (Republic of Austria).

Obverse Inscription REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Reverse
Austria / Five Schilling (CuproNickel) - reverse photo

Within a plain rim, the reverse of the coin shows the shield from the Coat of Arms of Austria. It is divided horizontally into three parts; the upper and the lower thirds have a background of thin vertical lines, while the centre is plain, which is known as "heraldic hatching" and indicates colour - the vertical lines are for red, and no lines are for white. Thus, it displays the colours of the flag of Austria - red-white-red.

Around below, two olive branches. Above the shield, a large numeral 5 for the value; around above, the denomination SCHILLING.

The date of issue, [year], is small and is divided by the shield.

Reverse Inscription 5 SCHILLING [year]
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Coin Type: Five Schilling (CuproNickel) - (34) Coins
Coin NameMintageSymbolLegend
Five Schilling 1968 (Copper-Nickel) 2,075,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1969 41,243,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1970 15,863,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1971 21,506,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1972 5,505,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1973 8,346,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1974 18,032,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1975 6,898,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1976 1,502,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1977 6,467,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1978 9,950,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1979 11,651,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1980 14,946,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1981 13,886,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1982 5,000,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1983 9,333,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1984 13,828,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1985 12,799,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1986 16,600,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1987 6,800,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1988 10,200,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1989 24,083,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1990 36,547,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1991 24,027,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1992 20,025,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1993 20,028,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1994 10,025,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1995 20,027,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1996 10,025,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1997 10,025,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1998 10,025,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 1999 (mint sets only) 50,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 2000 (mint sets only) 75,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
Five Schilling 2001 (mint sets only) 75,000 REPUBLIK · ÖSTERREICH ·
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Five Schilling (CuproNickel): Details
CountryAustria
CurrencyAustrian Schilling
Sub-type ofFive Schilling
From1968
To2001
Face Value5 (x Schilling)
CurrentNo (demonetised 2002)
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerJosef Köblinger, Hans Köttenstorfer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size23.5000 mm
Thickness1.5100 mm
Mass4.8000 g