Austria 1919-1921 Parliament & Coat of Arms Definitives

Austria · 1919 · Various (3 Heller to 10 Kronen)

This definitive series features two primary designs issued by the First Austrian Republic. Lower values depict the Austrian Parliament Building in Vienna, a symbol of the new democratic state. Higher values showcase the new coat of arms, featuring an eagle with a hammer and sickle, representing the union of workers and farmers, with broken chains signifying liberation from the monarchy.

Issued shortly after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the establishment of the Republic of German-Austria, this set represents the nation's new identity and democratic ideals following World War I.