- Imperial design: with double eagle
- Krone since 1892: replaced the Gulden
- Fine weight: 6.10 g gold
- Imperial designFront Kaiser Franz Joseph, back the imperial eagle
- Krone since 1892Restrikes by the Austrian Mint dated 1915
- Fine weightA gold coin with a fineness of 900/1,000
- Imperial design: with double eagle
- Krone since 1892: replaced the Gulden
- Fine weight: 6.10 g gold
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The gold of the Habsburgs · Kronen
20 Gold Kronen Austria.The emperor’s portrait by Stefan Schwartz.
Below the emperor’s neck stands the signature ST·SCHWARTZ, and on the reverse of the 20 Kronen XX CORONAE and 1915.
- Fine gold
- 6.10 g
- Fineness
- 900/1,000
- On the coin
- 1915
Below the emperor’s neck stands the signature ST·SCHWARTZ, and on the reverse of the 20 Kronen XX CORONAE and 1915.
- Fine gold
- 6.10 g
- Fineness
- 900/1,000
- On the coin
- 1915
Up close
The emperor on 20 Kronen, with the signature of his medallist.
Here the coin shows the emperor without a wreath. The portrait is the work of the medallist Stefan Schwartz, and his signature stands below the neck.
The reverse
Turned over, the 20 Kronen show the double eagle beneath XX CORONAE.
At the top stand XX CORONAE and the year MDCCCCXV in Roman numerals, at the bottom 20 COR. and 1915 in figures.
The reverse up close
Value and year both appear twice on this side: in Roman numerals at the top, in Arabic numerals at the bottom.
Kronen from 1892
10, 20 and 100 Kronen.The gold of Austria’s first gold currency.
With the currency reform of 1892 the krone became Austria’s first gold currency, and the 10 and 20 Kronen replaced the gulden. The reverse reads CORONAE, Latin for crowns.
- 1892In August the krone replaces the gulden. It is Austria’s first gold currency.
- 1900Until 1 January 1900 gulden and krone are valid side by side: 2 kronen for 1 gulden.
- 1908For the emperor’s 60th jubilee the 100 Kronen coin joins the family.
- 1915This year stands on the 20 Kronen.
The mint
20 Kronen from Vienna.Struck on the Heumarkt, in the heart of the city.
The mint building on the Heumarkt has stood since 1838. The Münze Österreich is still based here today, and here, in the heart of Vienna, its coins are made.
- 1733Since this year Vienna has had the mint’s engraving academy.
- 1838The mint building on the Heumarkt is completed.
- 1918Since then Vienna has been Austria’s only mint.
All 7 on the shelf
From 4 Florin to 100 Kronen.7 gold coins of the emperor in a row.
In true proportion, by the dimensions of the Münze Österreich, with more fine gold from left to right.
4 Florin2.90 g
10 Kronen3.05 g
1 Ducat3.44 g
8 Florin5.81 g
20 Kronen6.10 gThis page
4 Ducats13.77 g
100 Kronen30.49 gThe fact sheet
20 Kronen in gold, measure by measure.
- Face value
- 20 Kronen
- Year on the coin
- 1915
- Obverse
- Emperor Franz Joseph I in profile
- Reverse
- Double eagle, value in kronen
- Portrait
- Stefan Schwartz
- Mint
- Münze Österreich, Vienna
- Country
- Austria
- Packaging
- Coin capsule
Dimensions and weights as stated by the Münze Österreich. The year is the one that stands on the coin.
The family
The gold of the Habsburgs.7 coins with Franz Joseph I, struck in Vienna.
Ducats, florin and kronen: 3 families with the emperor’s portrait, all from Vienna.
Kronen
10 Kronen3.05 g fine gold
20 Kronen6.10 g fine goldThis page
100 Kronen30.49 g fine gold
The gold of the Habsburgs
20 Gold Kronen Austria.The emperor by Stefan Schwartz.
The emperor’s portrait by Stefan Schwartz in front, the double eagle behind, gold 900/1,000 from Vienna.
20 Gold Corona Austria: the medium denomination of the imperial Corona currency
- Flexible to use: gold in a medium size, allowing you to spread your wealth across several pieces.
- Design: The head of Emperor Franz Joseph I in a clear side profile, along with the name SCHWARTZ as the artist's signature.
- Material / fineness: A gold alloy with 900/1,000 fineness, containing 6.10 g of fine gold.
- Manufacturer: The Austrian Mint stands behind this minting.
- Dimensions: a convenient diameter with a total weight of 6.78 g.
Between the small 10 Corona piece and the large 100 Corona coin, the 20 Gold Corona Austria occupies the middle position. It combines an easy-to-handle format with a noticeable gold content. Among Austria's historical gold coins, it ranks among the classics, and the portrait of the Emperor gives it its distinctive character.
A currency on a gold basis
The 20 Corona dates back to a currency reform in which Austria-Hungary replaced the Gulden with the Corona, a currency based on gold. With a gross weight of 6.78 g, the coin contains 6.10 g of fine gold, with a fineness of 900/1,000. The condition is bank-standard: as a circulated coin, it may show slight signs of wear.
The imperial portrait and the signature
The obverse bears the head of Emperor Franz Joseph I in profile. A Latin inscription lists his titles, foremost among them that of Emperor of Austria. The minting is detailed and clearly rendered. The design also includes the name SCHWARTZ, the signature of the medalist who created the portrait. Turning the coin over reveals the imperial double-headed eagle.
A size that makes a lot possible
The coin is compact enough for storage at home, yet substantial enough to represent a notable value. A gold reserve made up of several 20 Corona coins gives you flexibility: if needed, you can sell individual pieces while the rest remains untouched. This denomination is also sensible for crisis protection, as it is easy to transport and can be exchanged selectively in an emergency.
Lasting value in gold
Across many cultures, gold has been regarded as a symbol of wealth, power, and prestige, and kings and emperors alike wore it as a sign of their dignity. Little has changed about its significance: the supply of gold is limited, and it is precisely this scarcity that ensures long-term value stability. As an inflation hedge, the coin helps protect your savings from the gradual loss of purchasing power that paper money repeatedly suffers. Such coins can also be a solid part of your long-term retirement planning.
What sets the 20 Gold Corona Austria apart
- Balanced format: medium size and a total weight of 6.78 g.
- Gold content: 6.10 g of fine gold at 900/1,000 fineness.
- Historical design: Emperor Franz Joseph I with a Latin title inscription.
- Experienced manufacturer: minted by the Austrian Mint.
- Condition: bank-standard circulated coin.
- Tax advantage: The coin qualifies as investment gold and is therefore exempt from VAT.
Not too big and not too small: the medium denomination offers enough gold for real value while remaining flexible.
Add the 20 Gold Corona Austria from Kettner Edelmetalle to your holdings and rely on a classic of imperial gold coinage.
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