The Austrian 2 euro coin features a portrait of Bertha von Suttner, a prominent figure in the history of Austrian pacifism and international diplomacy. As the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905, her image serves as a powerful symbol of the nation's commitment to humanitarian ideals and global conflict resolution. The design is framed by the denomination and the twelve stars of the European Union, which are arranged around the outer ring to represent the unity of the continent. This standard circulation issue maintains the consistent national motif adopted by Austria upon the introduction of the euro, reflecting a deep respect for the intellectual and social contributions of its historical figures. The mintage for this 2004 issue is 2,500,000 coins.