Austria 3 Euro 2023 " Antarctic Krill" UNC

It may be tiny, but the Antarctic krill plays an absolutely massive role in the planet’s ecosystem. Just 6 centimetres in length and weighing no more than 2 grams, the vital little crustacean lights up the third coin in the Luminous Marine Life series.

When the special UV torch is shone on the coins’ reverse, the Antarctic krill stands out clearly in the centre, its shell shimmering yellow-orange and legs light blue. The krill is framed by a wide band, reminiscent of an old-fashioned porthole, that frames the aquatic scene on the coin’s reverse.

As on all the coins in the series, a shell and a starfish can be seen to the left and below. All 12 of the magical sea creatures in the Luminous Marine Life series are shown in silhouette on the coin’s obverse. Air bubbles up between them and a tail fin disappears beneath the waves to the right.

Date of Issue : 7 June 2023

Quality : Uncirculated

Series : Luminous Marine Life

Face Value : 3 Euro

Diameter : 34 mm

Alloy : Cooper

Weight : 16 g