Austria 2015 5 euro Armed Forces BU
Armed Forces
In addition to their duty to defend Austrian territory, the
Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer) play a vital role in international
peacekeeping and humanitarian relief missions, and also provide invaluable
assistance in cases of natural disaster. Commemorating the foundation of the
Bundesheer in 1955, this dynamic 5 euro coin pays homage to the brave men and
women who have been performing those duties for the past 60 years.
Signed on 15 May 1955, the Austria State Treaty brought an
end to the occupation of the country in the aftermath of the Second World War
and re-established Austria as an independent and democratic sovereign state.
The treaty also paved the way for the foundation of the Austrian Armed Forces
later the same year. The S-70 Black Hawk military transport helicopter, shown
carrying out a rescue operation on the coin’s reverse, is symbolic of the vital
role those forces play in protecting and assisting citizens, as is the soldier
on a peacekeeping mission alongside the slogan ‘Schutz und Hilfe’ (protection
and assistance) on the right of the coin. The coin’s obverse shows the coats of
arms of the nine federal provinces of Austria.
Denomination - 5 euro
Weight - 8 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Diameter - 28.50 mm.
Composition - Silver 925
Mintage - 50'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Austria
Year of release - 2015
