20 Austrian Korona Franz Joseph I Gold Coin | Restrike

20 Austrian Korona Franz Joseph I Gold Coin | Restrike

The 20 Austrian Korona Franz Joseph I is an official restrike issued by the Austrian Mint (Munze Osterreich). Each coin holds 6.09 g of fine gold at .900 fineness, total weight 6.775 g. Bearing the conventional 1915 restrike date, it faithfully reproduces the historic Habsburg gold coin in pristine minting quality.

Specifications

• Country: Austria
• Mint: Austrian Mint (Munze Osterreich), Vienna
• Emperor: Franz Joseph I
• Type: Official Restrike (date 1915)
• Denomination: 20 Korona
• Gold fineness: .900 (900/1000)
• Fine gold weight: 6.09 g | Total: 6.775 g
• Diameter: 21 mm
• Obverse: laureate portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I | Reverse: double-headed eagle, denomination

About the 20 Korona Franz Joseph I

Franz Joseph I ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire for 68 years (1848-1916). The 20 Korona entered circulation in 1892 when Austria-Hungary adopted the Krone standard. After the Empire's dissolution, the Austrian Mint produced official restrikes bearing the 1915 date — identical to the originals in all specifications. At 6.09 g fine gold, the 20 Korona contains slightly more than Latin Monetary Union 20-franc pieces. VAT-exempt. See the full gold coin range at GoldInvest24.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this coin a restrike or an original? A: This is an official Austrian Mint restrike bearing the conventional 1915 date, identical in specifications to the original — same fineness, weight and design.

Q: How much fine gold does the 20 Korona contain? A: Each coin contains 6.09 g of fine gold at .900 fineness, total weight 6.775 g, diameter 21 mm.

Q: Is the 20 Korona VAT-exempt? A: Yes. As an official Austrian Mint restrike qualifying as investment gold, it is VAT-exempt across all EU member states under Council Directive 98/80/EC.

Q: How does the 20 Korona compare to a 20 Francs coin? A: The 20 Korona (6.09 g fine gold) contains slightly more gold than Latin Monetary Union 20-franc pieces (5.81 g) and trades at a corresponding premium.