2nd Republic (1945-2001) Coin List
The Second Republic of Austria, established in 1945 after World War II, marked a period of reconstruction and economic stability that was reflected in its monetary system. During this time, Austria underwent significant changes to its currency, moving from the Austrian schilling to the euro.
The post-war Austrian Schilling
After the liberation of Austria in 1945, the Austrian schilling was reintroduced as the official currency. Initially, Allied occupation banknotes were issued, but soon the Austrian National Bank began producing its own currency. The first coins of the Second Republic were minted in 1946, with denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 groschen, as well as 1 and 2 shillings. These pieces reflected the country's economic recovery, with designs honoring Austrian culture and history. Over the following decades, new denominations and designs were introduced, including commemorative coins celebrating important events and prominent figures of the nation.
Transition to the euro and numismatic legacy
In 1995, Austria joined the European Union, which would eventually lead to the adoption of the euro. On January 1, 2002, Austria, along with 11 other European countries, officially introduced the euro as legal tender, replacing the schilling. This change marked the end of an era for Austrian numismatics, but also the beginning of a new one. Austrian euro coins retained design elements that reflected national identity, such as the edelweiss flower and the Belvedere Palace on the cent coins. The legacy of the Austrian shilling endured in numismatic collections and collective memory, representing an important chapter in Austria's monetary history during the Second Republic.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable 2nd Republic (1945-2001) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Austria
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Austria.
Austro-Hungarian Empire 1806-1918 1st Republic 1918-1938 2nd Republic 1945-2001 Euro 2002-?Coin Catalog
Austria | 50 groschen
Austria | 1 schilling
Austria | 2 schilling
Austria | 1 groschen
Austria | 10 groschen
Austria | 5 groschen
Austria | 2 groschen
Austria | 20 groschen
Austria | 10 groschen
Austria | 5 shilling
Austria | 25 shilling
Austria | 25 shilling
Austria | 10 schilling
Austria | 25 schilling (80th Anniversary of Mariazell Basilica)
Austria | 50 groschen
Austria | 1 schilling
Austria | 25 schilling (100th Anniversary of Archduke John's Death)
Austria | 5 schilling
Austria | 5 schilling
Austria | 25 schilling (40th Anniversary of the Carinthian Plebiscite)
Austria | 25 shilling (300th Anniversary of the Birth of Prince Eugen)
Austria | 50 schilling (Innsbruck Winter Olympic Games)
Austria | 50 schilling (600th Anniversary of the University of Vienna)
Austria | 25 schilling (250th Anniversary of the Birth of Empress Maria Theresa)
Austria | 50 schilling (100th Anniversary of the Blue Danube Waltz)
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