Nicholas von Jacquin
Issued on February 23, this release celebrates the life of explorer and Imperial Botanist, Nicholas von Jacquin. The coin is part of the eurostar series, which includes 8 countries that are issuing coins this year as part of the pan-European program celebrating European explorers.
The coin comes in an attractive box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
The obverse of the coin depicts a three quarter portrait of Jacquin in the upper left half of the design field, along with a carefully detailed depiction of the plant “iris variegata” one of his many discoveries, to the right. Beneath the name of the botanist “Jacquin,” is the privy mark of the “Europa Star” program. This side of the coin also depicts the country of issue “Republik Oesterreich”, Republic of Austria, the face value of 20 euros as well as the year of issue 2011. This side of the coin was designed by mint engraver Helmut Andexlinger.
The reverse of the coin shows Jacquin on a tropical island in the Caribbean. Large banana leaves, as well as a parrot are seen on left side of the design. The tall-masted sailing ship can be seen at anchor in the background. Jacquin is depicted writing his notes on some of the many plant species he identified, some of which no longer exist today. Chief mint engraver Thomas Pesendorfer designed the reverse of the coin.
The Austrian Mint situated in the heart of Vienna is the minting authority for Austria which meanwhile looks back to a history of 800 years. Today all Austrian Euro and Cent coins are produced here, whether they are intended for shopping, as an investment or for collection. Before the Euro the Schilling and Groschen coins were minted here, and before that – during the monarchy - Crowns, Guilders and Ducats were struck here.
| Metal | 900 Silver, 998 Niobium |
| Size | 34.00 mm |
| Mintage | 65,000 pcs |
| Weight | 9.00 g (Silver), 7.15 g (Niobium) |
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