Austria 50 cents 2008 - The Secession Building

EUR 1.50

UNCGrade ExplanationA new condition coin that does not have any sign of wear. Marks on the coin that may come from the manufacturing process do not keep a coin from being unciruclated

Obverse of Austria 50 cents 2008 - The Secession Building

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Krause - Mishler	KM# 3141
Details	The Secession Building illustrates the birth of art nouveau in Austria. The building symbolises the birth of a new age and represents a bridge to a new monetary era. It was built in 1898 by Joseph Maria Olbrich, in the Jugendstil style as a showcase for the Secession movement's artists. The building was damaged by bombs during World War II and set on fire by the retreating German army.
Specifications	Diameter - 24.25mm Thickness - 2.38mm Weight - 7.8gr
Composition	Nordic gold (89% copper - 5% aluminium - 5% zinc - 1% tin)
Edge	Shaped edge with fine scallops (50 scallops)
Comments	Designer: Josef Kaiser
Mintage	3,000,000 pieces