Austria 20 Corona Gold Coin

The Austrian 20 corona is one of the most popular Gold coins in the world for its recognizable design and Gold content.  These coins represent a rich historical period for Eastern Europe prior to the outbreak of World War I.

Most coins available in today's gold bullion market are commemorative restrike coins dated 1915. 

Austria Gold 20 Corona (Kronen) Highlights:

• Contains .1960 oz of Gold.
• Struck from .900 fine gold / 21.6k
• Obverse: A right facing bust of Franz Joseph I, emperor of Austria-Hungary.
• Reverse: The crowned arms of the Austro-Hungarian empire with date and value.
• Gross Weight: 6.7751 grams
• AGW: 6.0976 grams
• Struck by the Austrian Mint.

The 20 Corona gold coins were originally minted and circulated between 1892 until the death of Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1916.

The obverse of the 20 Corona (Kronen) gold coins display a right facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Surround the portrait is the Latin Inscription, “FRANC IOS I D G IMP AUSTR REX BOH GAL ILL ET AP REX HUNG". A rough translation of the inscription surrounding the bust is "Franz Jozef, by the grace of God emperor of Austria, king of Bohemia, Galicia, Illyria etc., apostolical king of Hungary". 

The reverse of the 20 Kronen gold coins also depicts the double headed eagle which is a symbol of the Austrian Empire. The Imperial eagle is surrounded by the following words: “XX CORONAE MDCCCCXV 20 1915 COR".

The edge of the coin is inscribed with the words “Vnitis Viribvs".

Buying a few 20 Corona gold coins is an excellent way to diversify your portfolio while stacking widely recognized gold bullion coin.

With rising inflation and soaring consumer prices, now is a great time to buy gold to help ensure your financial security.

What is the Gold Corona?

The Corona 100 gold coin was a part of Austro-Hungarian Empire currency system that was introduced following the adoption of the gold standard. The Corona (Krone in German) became the official currency of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remained in use until the empire's dissolution after World War I.

Today, Corona gold coins are of interest to collectors and investors in precious metals. They are sought after for their historical significance, gold content, and numismatic value, representing an important period in European monetary history. As a well known bullion coin, many stackers buy 100 Corona Gold Coins due to the gold content and low premiums.

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