Austria 1980 50 groschen

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Austria 1959-2001, altho the last circulation issue was in 1997. This is a common date. In 1982, US$1 = 16.7 schilling.

Recorded mintage: 29,836,000 plus 48,000 proofs.

Specification: 3 g, aluminum bronze, 19.5 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: Herinek 18, KM 2885.

Sources:

• Herinek, Gerhard, Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage, Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1970 50 groschen
• 1976 1000 schilling
• 1982 50 groschen
• Coins and currency dated 1980