Austria 1 cent 2014 - The gentian, a flower of the Austrian Alps

Obverse of Austria 1 cent 2014 - The gentian, a flower of the Austrian Alps

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Krause - Mishler KM# 3082
Details The gentian, 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 gentian flower occurs in alpine habitats in temperate regions of Asia, Europe and the Americas. Some species also occur in northwestern Africa, eastern Australia, and New Zealand.
Specifications Diameter - 16.25mm Thickness - 1.67mm Weight - 2.27gr
Composition Copper plated steel (94.35% steel - 5.65% copper)
Edge Smooth
Comments Designer: Josef Kaiser
Mintage 185,500,000 pieces

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