Austria 2005 Re-opening of Burgtheater and Opera 1955
This coin celebrates the 50th anniversary of the re-opening of the
rebuilt National Theatre (Burgtheater) and the National Opera. The
obverse of the 2005 coin depicts the two classically designed buildings;
the National Theatre juxtaposed slightly behind the Opera House, along
with the face value of 10 euros, the year of issue 2005 and the country
of issue Republik Oesterreich (Republic of Austria.) Two classic symbols
of the theatre, the masks of comedy and tragedy, framed by the stage
are on the reverse of the coin and the words "Wiedereröffnung von Burg
and Oper 1955," (Re-opening of the National Theatre and Opera, 1955).
Weight - 17,30 g.
Metal - Silver
Purity - Ag925
Quality - Proof (The smooth mirrored surface of the coin and matt finish)
Packaging - With a capsule
Diameter - 32,00 mm
Nominal - 10 euro
Mintage - 60'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Austria
Issue year - 2005
