Collector Coins   Commemorative coins   Bimetal coins   Silver Coins   COIN SET Medals   GOLD AND SILVER CRWON GULDEN DUCATS Maria Theresa Taler   Cases and Boxes   circulation Coinage   Euro-Star-Programme   All Euro Coins   Coin Magazine Standing Order Forms coin search	5 Euro - 100 Years of Skiing (2005) Silver Coins Face Value: 5 Euro Alloy: Ag 800 Currency: Euro Diameter: 28,5 mm Date of issue: 26.01.2005 Total weight: 10 g Edge: nine-sided, plain Fine weight: 8 g Since 16th of June the Austrian Coinset in Spc.Unc an the new 5-Euro-Silvercoin is available : : Coin design by: Coin design by: Helmut Andexlinger Herbert Wähner One is struck from the first by this nine sided coin, symbolic for the nine federal provinces of Austria. Their coats-of arms encircle the denomination "5" with the inscription "Republik Österreich" and "Euro". The design shows a snow crystal symbolising winter sport. A downhill skier races throught the crystal as in a slalom race. Year Circulation quality Special Uncirculated Proof Frosted Proof 2005 500.000 100.000 - - back