Austria

2014

This commemorative silver coin was issued to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain, a defining moment in European and global history. The design symbolically depicts a child pushing aside a physical barrier, revealing iconic European landmarks beyond it, most notably the Brandenburg Gate. This visual contrast emphasizes the transition from separation and oppression to freedom, openness, and unity. The use of a child as the central figure reinforces themes of hope, future generations, and the human cost of political division. Through its narrative composition, the coin transforms a historical event into a universal message about reconciliation, shared memory, and the enduring value of human freedom.