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The Austrian Mint has completed its " Trachten – Traditional and Trendy" series with Anpirschen – Horn, a new collector coin that explores the use of horns in the buttons, brooches, and ornaments of traditional Austrian clothing. The coin has a face value of 10 euros and will be officially launched on September 9, 2026.
The coin will be available in three versions: one minted in copper with an uncirculated finish and two made of 925 sterling silver, in special uncirculated and Proof qualities. The mintage comprises 130,000 pieces in copper and 30,000 units of each version in silver.
The horn in traditional Austrian dress
The " Trachten – Traditional and Trendy" series was created by the Austrian Mint to showcase the country's traditional clothing and some of its most characteristic materials. Its four issues focus on linen, leather, loden, and horn, as well as the artisanal skills associated with their transformation.
Its German title, "gschneizt & kampelt ," comes from a popular Austrian expression that could be translated as "neat and well-groomed." Traditionally used to remind children to leave home looking clean and tidy, the series expands on this idea to reflect on what it means to dress appropriately and how clothing expresses a community's identity.
The collection began in 2025 with Aufdirndln – Leinen, dedicated to linen and the dirndl, the well-known dress consisting of a fitted bodice, a full skirt, and an apron. Next came Aufbrezeln – Leder, focusing on leather and traditional lederhosen . In 2026, Aufjuchazn – Loden was added, featuring the durable wool fabric known as loden, before concluding now with Anpirschen – Horn and ornaments crafted from horn.
The German term "anpirschen" means to approach stealthily or to stalk, especially during a hunt. Its selection links the name of the issue to hunting attire and to the animal and natural motifs depicted on the coin.
Before the widespread use of synthetic materials, horn was a valuable, durable, and relatively affordable raw material. After being cleaned and prepared, it could be cut, heated, pressed, polished, or carved into a wide variety of shapes. Its natural variations in color and grain also meant that each object had a slightly different appearance.
In traditional Austrian clothing, it was especially used to make buttons for vests and jackets, although it also appears in brooches, jewelry, and ornamental embellishments. Some objects retained the inherent simplicity of the material, while others featured complex plant, animal, or hunting scenes crafted by specialized artisans.
With Anpirschen – Horn, the collection concludes its exploration of four materials—linen, leather, loden, and horn—that have defined different aspects of traditional Austrian clothing. The four releases demonstrate that these garments are not static, but rather a cultural expression capable of evolving without losing the techniques and raw materials that give them their identity.
DESIGN
OBVERSE
The obverse, corresponding to the face side, features in the center a horn brooch decorated with the carved figure of a roe deer. To its right is placed vertically a burin, the tool used to engrave and work the details of the material.
The legend “REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH” runs along the left edge, while the inscriptions “10 EURO” and “2026” are distributed horizontally in three lines within the lower left section. The composition thus unites the finished object with the tool used to create it, highlighting the artisanal process behind each ornament.
REVERSE
The reverse shows a man in the center dressed in traditional Austrian clothing. His waistcoat and jacket feature horn buttons, while the jacket's lapels are decorated with appliqués made of the same material.
Behind the figure extends a horizontal band with an ornament inspired by the traditional art of horn carving. At its far right, the head of a deer can be distinguished, a symbol of alpine fauna and a recurring motif in the decoration of traditional clothing.
In the Proof version, the character's garments receive a special color application, while the copper and special uncirculated silver variants maintain the design with the appearance of their respective metals.
The creation of both sides is the work of designers Anna Schlindner and Elena Dolgova.
UNC Currency
Face value 10 euros
Metal 999 thousandths copper
Weight 15 grams
Diameter 32 millimeters
Quality Not circulating
Print run 130,000 units
Special Uncirculated Coin
Metal 925 sterling silver
Weight 16.82 grams
Weight of pure silver 15.56 grams / 0.5 ounces
Diameter 32 millimeters
Quality Special non-circulated
Print run 30,000 units
Proof Coin
Metal 925 sterling silver
Weight 16.82 grams
Weight of pure silver 15.56 grams / 0.5 ounces
Diameter 32 millimeters
Quality Proof
Special finish Applying color to garments
Print run 30,000 units
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