O nouă monedă comemorativă din Austria - 19.02.2025

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The Austrian Mint will launch a new numismatic series entitled Myths, Treasures and Legends on October 14, 2026. The program, conceived as a long-term collection, will run until 2030 with an annual issue of 100-euro gold coins inspired by historical and symbolic objects that have shaped European cultural tradition.

The series proposes a journey through the border between history and legend, bringing together artifacts that, beyond their material existence, have influenced the construction of religious, political and mythical narratives throughout the centuries.

Among the selected themes are the unicorn, a creature associated with purity since Antiquity; the Imperial Gospel, an example of medieval artistic refinement; the Holy Lance, linked to the tradition that identifies it with the weapon that pierced Christ's side; the Golden Fleece, one of the best-known myths of classical culture; and the Agate Bowl, an object that during the Middle Ages was venerated as the Holy Grail.

Schedule of planned emissions

The numismatic program includes five coins, one per year, with the following themes and motifs:

Year Currency Reason Date of issue 

2026 Symbols of the Divine Holy Lance October 14, 2026
2027 The Emperors' Bible Imperial Gospel To be confirmed
2028 The Golden Fleece Golden Fleece To be confirmed
2029 The Legend of the Unicorn Unicorn To be confirmed
2030 The Mysticism of Death Agate Bowl To be confirmed

Technical specifications

All coins will share common specifications within the high-quality commemorative issue segment:

Face value: 100 euros
Metal: 986 fine gold
Fine weight: 1/2 troy ounce (15.56 grams)
Diameter: 30 millimeters
Finish: proof
Maximum print run: 20,000 copies per design

First broadcast: The Holy Lance

The collection will be inaugurated with the Symbols of the Divine coin , dedicated to the Holy Lance. This object was considered for centuries an emblem of political and religious authority, especially in the context of the Holy Roman Empire, reflecting the historical importance attributed to sacred objects in legitimizing power.

Numismatics and cultural transmission

Programs like Myths, Treasures, and Legends demonstrate the role of numismatics as a vehicle for cultural dissemination. By translating historical and legendary narratives into monetary form, these issues help preserve symbolic references that are part of Europe's heritage.

The series also highlights the persistence of myths in the interpretation of the past and their ability to continue generating interest in the present, connecting history, art and collective memory through a medium as everyday —and at the same time lasting— as currency.

 

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