Austria

Austria chose to produce a series of coins illustrating flowers, architecture and famous people from its history. The designs were chosen by a national panel and public opinion poll. Austrian artist Josef Kaiser created the designs. The 2€ coin bears a portrait of the pacifist Bertha von Suttner, a symbol of Austria's efforts over many decades to support peace. Depicted on the 1€ coin is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the famous Austrian composer. 50 cent coin shows the secession building in Vienna, 20 cent coin features the Belvedere Palace, 10 cent coin depicts St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the jewels of Viennese Gothic architecture. As part of a floral series, the 5 cent coin features alpine primroses, 2 cent coin features an edelweiss and 1 cent coin features a gentian.