Noi monede comemorative din Austria - 17.03.2026

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At the end of March, the Austrian Mint's series dedicated to traditional costumes and garments that form part of the country's heritage will include a new issue. This new release is dedicated to loden, a type of traditional wool fabric, very typical of Austro-Bavarian clothing, used in jackets, hats, and traditional capes.

"The loden and the traditional Austrian costume are inseparable."

Loden was originally used as workwear. Rural people, especially shepherds and hunters, appreciated the sturdy fabric made from sheep's wool, which was wind and rain resistant, as well as warm and breathable.

In the 19th century, the loden underwent a remarkable transformation when the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie discovered the simple woolen fabric during their summer holidays in the Alps. Their enthusiasm was such that what had once been a practical everyday item became a traditional festive garment.

Furthermore, traditional craftsmanship is still used in the production of loden today, including at the world's oldest loden factory, located in the town of Ramsau am Dachstein.

Although obviously much more recently, the international fashion world also discovered this fabric some time ago. Since then, loden has been featured on the world's leading runways, proving that it is much more than tradition: it embodies timelessness and style.

REVERSE

On the reverse of the coin, a woman in a colorfully patterned traditional dress stands with one hand on her hip and a farming tool in the other. Her dirndl, with a lace bodice, is complemented by a loden shawl draped over her shoulders. Behind her, an ornamental band in the style of bodice embroidery features a sheep on the right, symbolizing the virgin wool used to make loden.

OBVERSE

The obverse of the coin features an enlarged detail of a traditional lace bodice with fine floral embroidery. The face value and year of issue are located in the lower left corner, while the inscription "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH" encircles the left edge of the coin.

Apart from the silver coin with colored details and Proof finish —the one shown in the previous images—, the issue is completed with two other additional versions: one also minted in silver, but without color and with a BU finish, and another made of copper, which can be purchased in Austria at its face value.

 

Coin characteristics

Characteristics Detail

Face value 10 euros
Date of issue March 25, 2026
Coin design Anna Schindner
Diameter 32.00 mm
Metals Copper / Silver 925
Emission volume 130,000 (Copper) / 30,000 (BU Silver) / 30,000 (Proof Silver)

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