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A 2 euro commemorative coin, issued by Austria in 2018 in a circulation of about 18 million copies in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Austrian Republic. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Manufacturer - Austrian Mint.
Obverse
The obverse depicts the statue of Pallas Athena standing in front of the Austrian Parliament building in Vienna, built in the neoclassical Greek style. Athena - the goddess of wisdom - symbolizes Austrian parliamentarism, knowledge, intelligence and strategic ability. The statue and fountain with Athena (1902) were designed by Theophil von Hansen, who also designed the parliament building itself (completed in 1883). On the left - the year "2018" and the inscription "100 JAHRE" (100 years). At the bottom right in a semicircle is the inscription "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH". On the outer ring are 12 EU stars.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix. On the left is a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map of the European continent without borders. On the outer ring are 12 EU stars. On the band is a fine groove with the inscription "2 EURO ***", repeated four times.
Historical context
The Austrian Republic was proclaimed on November 12, 1918 - the day after the signing of the armistice that ended the First World War and the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. On 21 October 1918, the elected members of the German-speaking section of the Imperial Reichsrat met in Vienna as the Provisional National Assembly of German Austria. After Emperor Charles I abdicated from state affairs, the parliament unanimously declared Austria a republic on 12 November 1918. The Federal Constitution was adopted on 1 October 1920 and remains in force to this day, with numerous amendments, making it one of the oldest republican constitutions in Europe.