Austria Shillings

The schilling was the currency of the Republic of Austria from 1925 to 1938 and from 1945 until the introduction of the euro on January 1, 1999, and subsequently remained legal tender until February 28, 2002.

After the "Anschluss" of Austria to the German Reich in March 1938 (see also: Austria under National Socialism), the Reichsmark was the currency until 1945.

Silver coins were issued in denominations of 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 schillings. They were regarded as normal means of payment, but were rarely found in normal payment transactions.

Many pieces were only produced in special grades such as proof and were only sold above face value. They are still coveted collector's items.

25 schilling silver coin 1955-1973: 13g, 0800 silver

50 schilling silver coin 1959-1973: 20g, 0900 silver

50 schilling silver coin 1974-1978: 20g, 0640 silver

100 schilling silver coin 1974-1979: 24g, 0640 silver

100 schilling silver coin 1991-2001: 20g, 0900 silver

200 schilling silver coin 1995: 33.63g, 0925 silver

500 schilling silver coin 1980-1982: 24g, 0640 silver

500 schilling silver coin 1983-2001: 24g, 0925 silver