Back side

The caption on the rear also corresponds to the historic taler, whereby the coin image has been renewed.



It shows important people in the history of Europe.

The starting point is provided by Martin Luther, who symbolised the transition from the middle ages to the modern period with his nailing of the theses and his translation of the bible in the 16th century. The subsequent reformation and counter-reformation has affected the religious and spiritual landscape of Europe to the present day.

The work of Antonio Vivaldi presents an example of the importance of European cultural life. The red-haired priest from Venice is among the greatest composers of the 17th century.

Enduring changes resulted in the industrialization of Europe, which took place in the age of the Enlightenment as a result of great technical innovations. Of particular importance among these inventions was the construction of the first steam engine in the 18th century by James Watt.

Among the great changes in Europe were also the constant attempts to civilize the numerous wars on the continent and to replace them with a pacifist policy. Although this objective was still a long way from being achieved, the peace prize winner Bertha von Suttner is among the first exponents of this development in the 19th century.

However, enduring peace and economic progress were only possible in Europe in the second half of the 20th century following ´the catastrophes of two world wars. The process of European unity thereby proved to be one of the most effective means for securing long term peace.
The scenes are connected by the mint tower, the symbol of the Hall Mint, which at the same time represents a perspective into the future: stars, a symbol of European unity, surround the tower and symbolize the transition into the European future of the 21st century.