Austria

2016

This commemorative bi-metallic coin was issued by the Austrian Mint in 2016 as part of the innovative Silver Niobium series. The coin explores the concept of time through layered mechanical and symbolic imagery, combining a silver outer ring with a vividly colored niobium inner core. One side features a stylized clock face with Roman numerals and exposed gear elements, while the reverse presents interconnected wheels, symbols, and numerals representing the passage and measurement of time. The use of niobium allows for distinctive coloration, making the coin a notable example of advanced modern minting technology.