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50 Groschen

🇦🇹 Austria · 50 Groschen · 1946–2001
Regular
Weight3 g
Diameter19.5 mm
Mintage 609,842,282
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionAluminium bronze (91.50% Copper, 8.50% Aluminium)
DesignerHans Köttenstorfer
ReferenceKM# 2885
Collector's Key World IDCKW-AUT-52

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1959 Austria 50 Groschen coins were minted?
609,842,282 were struck.
What is a 1959 Austria 50 Groschen made of?
Aluminium bronze (91.5% Copper, 8.5% Aluminium), weighing 3 g.
What is the melt value of a 1959 Austria 50 Groschen?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1959 Austria 50 Groschen a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.