Austria 2013 5 euro Viennese waltz BU
Viennese waltz
Considered
one of the most important ever developments in the history of dancing, the
Viennese Waltz is still very much alive and well today more than 200 years
after its advent. As enchanting as the dance itself, this 5 euro coin has been
struck in honour of this most enduring of Austrian institutions.
Though
it may seem very tame by today’s standards, back in the second half of the 18th
century when it developed from Austrian folk dance into the first ever dance
performed in the “closed hold” position - as shown on the coin’s reverse - the
Viennese Waltz was the subject of great controversy. Nevertheless, the Waltz
craze spread quickly around Europe and huge dance halls that could hold
thousands of dancers at a time were constructed. With 150 official public balls
listed in the ball calendar in the first three months of each year in Vienna
alone, not to mention the recent renaissance in ballroom dancing around the
globe, it is a craze that shows little sign of waning.
Also showing the
shields of the nine federal provinces of Austria on its reverse.
Denomination - 5 euro
Weight - 10.0 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) in a coincard
Diameter - 28.50mm.
Composition - Silver 800
Mintage - 50'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Austria
Year of release - 2013
