Austria 5 cents 2014 - The primrose, a flower of the Austrian Alps

Obverse of Austria 5 cents 2014 - The primrose, a flower of the Austrian Alps

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Krause - Mishler KM# 3084
Details The Alpine primrose, part of a floral series, is depicted in the coin symbolising a duty to the environment and the part Austria is playing in the development of a Community environmental policy.

The Primrose is a small plant, typically no more than 10 cm high. It produces flowers which generally vary in colour from pale cream to deep yellow. Primula has about 500 species in traditional treatments, and more if certain related genera are included within its circumscription.
Specifications Diameter - 21.25mm Thickness - 1.67mm Weight - 3.92gr
Composition Copper plated steel (94.35% steel - 5.65% copper)
Edge Smooth
Comments Designer: Josef Kaiser
Mintage 48,000,000 pieces

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