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Every year, the Austrian Mint surprises us with a collection that combines tradition, innovation, and unmistakable artistic flair. The 2026 coinage calendar is a cultural mosaic in miniature: coins that narrate the lives of pioneering women, revive myths and fables, explore the universe, celebrate Alpine customs, and keep traditions alive, such as the Easter and New Year coins.
In this presentation, I invite you to explore this fascinating journey series by series, understanding not only what airs and when, but also the meaning of each track.
“Unsung Heroines of Austria” – Great Austrian Women in Gold
This series pays tribute to Austrian women whose influence deserves to be remembered.
In January 2026, the focus will be on Hilde Loewe-Flatter , a Viennese composer and pianist who had to publish under a male pseudonym for her music to be taken seriously. Her works were heard in voices such as Marlene Dietrich's, but her real name remained obscure for a long time.
The coin will be 50 euros in 24-karat gold (Au 986) , weighing 1/4 ounce, and finished in Proof . A piece that combines artistic delicacy and cultural homage.
“Mythological Creatures” – Fables for 3 euros
This colorful series of 3-euro coins in copper-nickel alloy continues in 2026, with a standard finish but embossed and colored design. The
following coins will be released in 2026:
Hippocampus ( sea horse of classical mythology) – January
Fairy/Elf ( magical being from Central European folklore) – June
Basilisk ( medieval creature half rooster, half snake) – September
Unicorn (universal symbol of purity) – November
These coins, measuring 34 mm in diameter, feature color printing and, sometimes, luminescent pigments that glow in the dark. They are limited editions (65,000 pieces per design).
“In the Stars” – The zodiac in silver with natural stones
This 20-euro series in sterling silver (Ag 925) covers the twelve signs of the zodiac, with a semiprecious stone set for each sign. The
following will be issued in 2026:
Taurus – March, with amber
Leo – June, with rock crystal
Sagittarius – October, with blue sodalite
34 mm pieces, minted in Proof , with a highly defined relief and a glossy background. The mintage is limited to 30,000 units per design.
“Traditional and Modern” – Traditional Alpine clothing for 10 euros
Under the name "Trachten – Traditional and Modern," this series of coins introduces us to the different traditional costumes worn in Austria and their manufacture using local materials. Coins are available in three versions:
Copper ( UNC )
Sterling silver (Ag 925) (handcrafted finish with partial polishing)
Sterling silver in Proof quality
In 2026:
Shout of joy – Loden (March), dedicated to the traditional pressed wool coat
Stalking – Horn (September), on the use of horn to make buttons and ornaments
“Beauty of the Universe” – The cosmos in unique forms
20-euro silver series featuring designs adapted to the astronomical phenomenon depicted.
In 2026: Cat's Eye Nebula , a swirling gas resembling a feline iris. Struck in Proof , with selective color and special relief to recreate the depth and shapes of the nebula.
Other emissions
5 euros – Easter Coin 2026 – February: Trio of Hares by Dürer , in copper ( UNC ) and silver.
5 euro – New Year’s Coin 2027 – December: festive good luck motif, in copper and silver.
100 euros in gold – October: Symbol of the divine , 24-carat gold, 1/2 ounce, Proof .
Investment issues: Vienna Philharmonic coins in gold, silver, and platinum, as well as dukats, crowns, gulden, ingots, and the Maria Theresa thaler.
2026 broadcast schedule
January 28 – €50 gold – Hilde Loewe-Flatter – Anonymous Heroines of Austria
January 28 – €3 cupronickel – Hippocampus – Mythological Creatures
February 25 – €5 copper/silver – Dürer's Trio of Hares – Easter Coin
February 25 – €25 silver-niobium – Quantum Physics
March 25 – €10 copper/silver – Shout of Joy – Loden – Traditional and modern
March 25 – €20 silver – Taurus – Constellations
May 13 – €20 silver – Cat’s Eye Nebula – Beauty of the Universe
June 17 – €3 cupronickel – Fairy/Elf – Mythological Creatures
June 17 – €20 silver – Leo – Constellations
September 9 – €10 copper/silver – Stalk – Horn – Traditional and modern
September 9 – €3 cupronickel – Basilisk – Mythological Creatures
October 14 – €100 gold – Symbol of the divine – Myths, treasures and legends
October 14 – €20 silver – Sagittarius – Constellations
November 4 – €3 cupronickel – Unicorn – Mythological Creatures
December 2 – €5 copper/silver – New Year 2027 coin
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