1307) Austria: "Courage - Knight's Tales": The Third Coin in a five-Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint, features the "Knights Templars": Coin issue Date: 15.04.2020:
This Collector Album will present the Middle Ages and the World of Knights through detailed illustrations and in-depth historical information.
A rigorously researched, historically accurate and visually enthralling guide to both the darkness and light of the Middle Ages (which was a dangerous chapter in European history), the five coin album will look at everyday life, childhood and youth during the Middle Ages.
It will also explain the medieval monetary system, the Crusades, the importance of castles and fortresses and the concept of chivalry. In the Age of Chivalry, high-born warriors known as knights rode into battle on horseback dressed in full armour. The Code of Chivalry was a combination of the warrior ethos, piety, nobility and gallantry. The Coin Series is like a travel back in time to a bygone age that was notorious for being bloody and brutal.
The battle skills of knights will also be explained, as will be songs and ballads that were popular at that time, not to mention the link between Robin Hood and the huge ransom paid for the release of King Richard "The Lionheart" of England in 1194 AD to Austria. The coins included in this series offer an insight into the knights on their journeys of adventure and discover the romance of knighthood through the love songs of minstrels.
The Album/Coin Series will contain amazing facts and detailed well-known historical facts.
The five coins will highlight the following aspects of European Knights:
CHIVALRY - Coin issue date: 10.04.2019
ADVENTURE - Coin issue date: 11.09.2019
COURAGE - Coin issue date: 15.04.2020
FORTUTUDE - September 2020
BROTHERHOOD - April 2021
I have already written posts on the first two coins, which can be accessed at the following links:
The third coin in the Series being issued today , dwells on the theme "COURAGE" through the "Order of the Knights Templars":
The Header/Banner showing a the Obverse of the Silver 10 Euro Proof coin with an image of a Knights Templar in the background
Founded during the Crusades, the "Order of the Knights Templar" unified the monastic life with the ideals of knighthood.
Bound by poverty, chastity and obedience, the Templars lived a life of godliness and were forbidden to partake of worldly temptations, but were also considered an elite military troop.
Uncompromisingly brave, they epitomised the knightly concept of "courage" - the central theme of this coin.
In the 12th and 13th Centuries, the Holy Land (presently in the State of Israel), was the principal focal point of most knights. Driven by a combination of economic interest and spirituality, knights would head to the Eastern Mediterranean with visions of conquest and the fulfilment of their religious vows.
However, after the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099 AD, the crusaders were constantly on the defensive, leading French knight Hugo von Payns and a small group of like-minded men to found the Order of the Knights Templar" in 1118 AD.
The rules of the Order determined that the Templars dress in a white monastic habit but that did not stop them fighting on horseback and taking part in many campaigns.
The Coin:
The Obverse of the 10 Euro Coin show a member of the Knights Templar ready for battle, sword in hand. To the right is the Red Cross worn on the robes of the Templars, which was a symbol of martyrdom.
Towards the upper periphery is mentioned the denomination of the coin - "10 EURO". Towards the lower periphery is inscribed - "REPUBLIK OSTERREICH" (meaning "Republic of Austria") and the year of issue - "2020.
The Reverse of the 10 Euro Coin shows an intricately detailed scene in which two knights ride into battle with their lances lowered. An infantryman, spear in hand, is seen in the foreground, with a castle in the background.
The Coin has been issued in three variants - Copper (Uncirculated), Silver (Brilliant Uncirculated) and Silver (Proof):
The Obverse and Reverse of the copper variant
The specifications of the Copper variant are:
Coin Series theme: Knight's Tales"; Denomination: 10 Euro; Metal Composition: Copper; Weight: 15.0 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.0 mm; Coin Quality: Uncirculated; Maximum Mintage:130,000 pieces; Minted by: Austrian Mint, Vienna; Year: 2020; Date of issue: 15.04.2020; Designers: Anna Rastl, Kathrin Kuntner.
The Obverse and Reverse of the Silver variants
The specifications of the Silver variants are:
Coin Series theme: Knight's Tales; Denomination: 10 Euro; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 16.82 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.0 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) and Proof (P); Maximum Mintage:30,000 pieces & 30,000 pieces; Minted by: Austrian Mint, Vienna; Year: 2020; Date of issue: 15.04.2020; Designers: Anna Rastl, Kathrin Kuntner.
The Silver Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) version is presented in a blister pack with illustrations and informative text.
The Proof coin is presented in a custom case along with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity(COA). In addition to the technical information, the COA also explains the design concept and minting quality.
Links to posts on Austrian Mint Coin issues on this blog:
14) Alfred Adler: The Vienna schools of Psychotherapy: A 3 coin 50 Euro Gold Coin Series:
15) The 100th Anniversary of the General Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein: Gold and Silver Coins issued by the Royal Mint of Belgium in denominations of 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver)
16) 825 Years of the Vienna Mint (1194-2018): A Silver Bullion Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna celebrating the milestone (issuedate: 12/12 - with year of issue engraved as 2019
18) "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of gold in ancient cultures: First Coin in the Series depicts King Nebuchadnezzar II (640 B.C. - 562 B.C.): Coin issue date: 16.10.2019
19) "Reaching For The Skies" Austria: First Coin in the series of four Silver Coins brought out by the Mint of Austria (Osterreich Mint): Coin Issue Date: 23.01.2019
20) The Wiener Musikverein, Vienna, Austria: 150th Anniversary of the opening of the legendary Musikverein Concert Hall in 1870: Two 5 Euro Commemorative New Year 2020 dated Coins being issued by the Austrian Mint - one in Silver and the other in Copper on 04.12.2019
21) 100 Years of the Salzburg Festival, Austria (1920-2020): Austrian Post has issued a postage stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2020
8) Graf Zeppelin: A 20 Dollar Silver coin and a 5 Dollar Gold Coin issued by Cook Islands in April 2017 to commemorate the 100th Death Anniversary of Count Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August von Zeppelin (08.07.1838 - 08.03.1917)
9) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I
Bound by poverty, chastity and obedience, the Templars lived a life of godliness and were forbidden to partake of worldly temptations, but were also considered an elite military troop.
Uncompromisingly brave, they epitomised the knightly concept of "courage" - the central theme of this coin.
In the 12th and 13th Centuries, the Holy Land (presently in the State of Israel), was the principal focal point of most knights. Driven by a combination of economic interest and spirituality, knights would head to the Eastern Mediterranean with visions of conquest and the fulfilment of their religious vows.
However, after the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099 AD, the crusaders were constantly on the defensive, leading French knight Hugo von Payns and a small group of like-minded men to found the Order of the Knights Templar" in 1118 AD.
The rules of the Order determined that the Templars dress in a white monastic habit but that did not stop them fighting on horseback and taking part in many campaigns.
The Coin:
The Obverse of the 10 Euro Coin show a member of the Knights Templar ready for battle, sword in hand. To the right is the Red Cross worn on the robes of the Templars, which was a symbol of martyrdom.
Towards the upper periphery is mentioned the denomination of the coin - "10 EURO". Towards the lower periphery is inscribed - "REPUBLIK OSTERREICH" (meaning "Republic of Austria") and the year of issue - "2020.
The Reverse of the 10 Euro Coin shows an intricately detailed scene in which two knights ride into battle with their lances lowered. An infantryman, spear in hand, is seen in the foreground, with a castle in the background.
The Coin has been issued in three variants - Copper (Uncirculated), Silver (Brilliant Uncirculated) and Silver (Proof):
The specifications of the Copper variant are:
Coin Series theme: Knight's Tales"; Denomination: 10 Euro; Metal Composition: Copper; Weight: 15.0 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.0 mm; Coin Quality: Uncirculated; Maximum Mintage:130,000 pieces; Minted by: Austrian Mint, Vienna; Year: 2020; Date of issue: 15.04.2020; Designers: Anna Rastl, Kathrin Kuntner.
The specifications of the Silver variants are:
Coin Series theme: Knight's Tales; Denomination: 10 Euro; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 16.82 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.0 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) and Proof (P); Maximum Mintage:30,000 pieces & 30,000 pieces; Minted by: Austrian Mint, Vienna; Year: 2020; Date of issue: 15.04.2020; Designers: Anna Rastl, Kathrin Kuntner.
The Silver Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) version is presented in a blister pack with illustrations and informative text.
Links to posts on Austrian Mint Coin issues on this blog:
14) Alfred Adler: The Vienna schools of Psychotherapy: A 3 coin 50 Euro Gold Coin Series:
15) The 100th Anniversary of the General Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein: Gold and Silver Coins issued by the Royal Mint of Belgium in denominations of 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver)
16) 825 Years of the Vienna Mint (1194-2018): A Silver Bullion Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna celebrating the milestone (issuedate: 12/12 - with year of issue engraved as 2019
17) b) Austria: "Adventures of the first Crusade - Knights Tales": The second coin in the 5-Coin Series to be issued by the Austrian Mint, features Godfrey of Buillion (1060-1100 AD), one of the leaders of the First Crusade and the coin's theme is "Spirit of Adventure" Coin issue date: 11.09.2019"
17) c) Austria: "Courage - Knight's Tales": The Third Coin in a five Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint, features the "Knights Templars": Coin issue Date: 15.04.2020
17) c) Austria: "Courage - Knight's Tales": The Third Coin in a five Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint, features the "Knights Templars": Coin issue Date: 15.04.2020
18) "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of gold in ancient cultures: First Coin in the Series depicts King Nebuchadnezzar II (640 B.C. - 562 B.C.): Coin issue date: 16.10.2019
19) "Reaching For The Skies" Austria: First Coin in the series of four Silver Coins brought out by the Mint of Austria (Osterreich Mint): Coin Issue Date: 23.01.2019
20) The Wiener Musikverein, Vienna, Austria: 150th Anniversary of the opening of the legendary Musikverein Concert Hall in 1870: Two 5 Euro Commemorative New Year 2020 dated Coins being issued by the Austrian Mint - one in Silver and the other in Copper on 04.12.2019
21) 100 Years of the Salzburg Festival, Austria (1920-2020): Austrian Post has issued a postage stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2020
23) "Vocklabrucker Christus" - St. Giles Church, Vocklabruck, Austria: "Religious Art in Austria" Stamp Series: Date of Stamp issue: 06.03.2020
24) Brigette Kowanz, Austria: "Opportunity - An illuminating Message": A stamp issue in the "Contemporary Art in Austria" Series: Date of Stamp issue: 17.03.2020
25) Lipizzaner Horses - "Friends For Life, Austria: 5 Euro Coins in Copper and Silver minted by the Austrian Mint as an Easter Celebration, depict Lipizzaner horses from the iconic Spanish riding School in Vienna: Date os Coin issue: 11.03.2020
24) Brigette Kowanz, Austria: "Opportunity - An illuminating Message": A stamp issue in the "Contemporary Art in Austria" Series: Date of Stamp issue: 17.03.2020
25) Lipizzaner Horses - "Friends For Life, Austria: 5 Euro Coins in Copper and Silver minted by the Austrian Mint as an Easter Celebration, depict Lipizzaner horses from the iconic Spanish riding School in Vienna: Date os Coin issue: 11.03.2020
For posts on COTY (Coin of the Year) winners since 2015 in a competition held by Krause Publications of Germany, please visit the following links:
Links to posts on Federal Republic of Germany issues and other posts on this blog:
8) Graf Zeppelin: A 20 Dollar Silver coin and a 5 Dollar Gold Coin issued by Cook Islands in April 2017 to commemorate the 100th Death Anniversary of Count Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August von Zeppelin (08.07.1838 - 08.03.1917)
9) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I
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