4 Ducats Austria Gold Coin | Restrike | Non-Circulating

4 Ducats Austria Gold Coin | Restrike | Non-Circulating (UNC)

The 4 Ducats Austria (Czworak) is an official restrike by the Austrian Mint (Munze Osterreich), faithfully reproducing the historic Austro-Hungarian quadruple ducat. Struck in .986 fine gold (23.6 carats), it holds 13.76 g of fine gold, total weight 13.96 g. This non-circulating (UNC) version is in pristine mint condition.

Specifications

• Country: Austria
• Mint: Austrian Mint (Munze Osterreich), Vienna
• Type: Official Restrike — Non-Circulating (UNC)
• Denomination: 4 Ducats
• Gold fineness: .986 (986/1000)
• Fine gold weight: 13.76 g | Total: 13.96 g
• Diameter: 39.5 mm
• Obverse: laureate portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I | Reverse: Imperial double-headed eagle

About the Austrian 4 Ducats

The Austrian quadruple ducat traces its lineage to the 16th century. The Franz Joseph I design has been faithfully reproduced by the Austrian Mint ever since. At .986 fineness (23.6-carat gold) it is one of Europe's purest widely-traded gold coins. The UNC restrike is in pristine mint condition. VAT-exempt. See the full gold coin range at GoldInvest24.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much fine gold does the 4 Ducats contain? A: Each coin contains 13.76 g of fine gold at .986 fineness (23.6 carats), total weight 13.96 g, diameter 39.5 mm.

Q: What does non-circulating (UNC) mean? A: Non-circulating means the coin has been struck as a bullion or collector piece and has never entered general circulation — it is in pristine mint condition.

Q: Is the 4 Ducats 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 UNC version differ from the circulating restrike? A: Both have identical gold weight and fineness. The UNC version has never been used as currency and is in pristine condition; the circulating version may show light handling marks and is typically priced closer to spot value.