Reverse: The reverse of the coin features a view of Hohe Tauern National Park, with a golden eagle soaring high in front of the majestic Grossglockner mountain. This image perfectly captures the beauty and grandeur of the national park.
Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts the Alpenbreitschötchen – a botanical rarity in the Eastern Alps belonging to the cruciferous family. Various images of this plant are shown, with its Latin name, Braya alpina, inscribed above. The top of the coin features "Republik Österreich," and slightly to the right, the coin’s denomination "50 Euro" is displayed.
About the coin: Alpine Treasures is a new three-coin gold series that highlights not only the rare plant and animal species native to the Austrian Alps but also showcases the diverse beauty of the country’s stunning mountain landscapes. The series begins with High Peaks, the first coin, which offers a magnificent golden view of the monumental peaks of Hohe Tauern National Park, including the Grossglockner – Austria’s highest mountain (3,798 meters). Hohe Tauern is one of the most spectacular high mountain landscapes in the world, with 300 peaks over 3,000 meters in height. Austria’s first national park, covering 1,800 km² where the provinces of Salzburg, Tyrol, and Carinthia converge at the central ridge of the Austrian Alps, is also the largest national park in Central Europe.
