Austria 2 Euros 2022 Bi Metallic Coin

Austria 2 Euros 2022 standard circulation coin featuring a portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (commonly known as “Sisi” or “Sissi”), the iconic 19th-century consort of Emperor Franz Joseph I, on the obverse with the standard European map on the reverse.​

Obverse design

• Portrait: Right-facing profile of Empress Elisabeth in formal attire with elaborate coiffure and lace collar, symbolizing her enduring cultural legacy in Austrian history.​

• Inscriptions: “2 EURO” repeated vertically on left, “2022” on right; country code implied by design context (REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH standard).​

• Outer ring: 12 EU stars.​

Reverse design

• Standard €2 design by Luc Luycx: Enlarged map of Europe including recent EU states, “2 EURO” across center, “LL” designer initials below.​

• Outer ring: 12 EU stars connected by six lines.​

Technical specifications

• Denomination: 2 Euros.​

• Composition: Bi-metallic; nickel-brass plated nickel center, copper-nickel ring.​

• Weight: 8.50 g.​

• Diameter: 25.75 mm.​

• Thickness: 2.20 mm.​

• Edge: Reeded with “2 ★ ★” repeated 6 times, alternating orientation.​

• Shape: Round; medal alignment.