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20 Austrian Schilling
P-P-142
Approved
✦ AI 92%
IMG_6088.HEIC
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IMG_6089.HEIC
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Where & when
What's on the note
Front: Carl Freiherr von Ghega (1802-1860), Austrian civil engineer of Albanian-Venetian origin who designed and built the Semmering Railway, the first standard-gauge mountain railway in Europe. Completed between 1848 and 1854, the railway was a pioneering feat of 19th-century engineering, crossing the Alps between Gloggnitz and Mürzzuschlag. Ghega is honoured as one of Austria's greatest engineers; the Semmering Railway was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 for its technological and architectural significance.
Back: The Kalte-Rinne Viaduct of the Semmering Railway, one of the iconic stone viaducts along the mountainous route designed by Carl von Ghega. The Semmering Railway features 16 viaducts, 15 tunnels, and over 100 stone bridges across its 41-kilometer route through the Eastern Alps. This engineering marvel opened the southern trade route to Trieste and remains in operation today, celebrated for its harmonious integration of railway infrastructure into the Alpine landscape.
How it was made
Signatures: Generalrat: [illegible]; Präsident: [illegible]; Generaldirektor: [illegible]
Security features: thread,intaglio,microprint
Austria in Europe
Austria in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
The Third Schilling Series was issued by the Oesterreichische Nationalbank between 1956 and 1983, following the 1947 Second Schilling reform. The 20 Schilling note featuring Carl von Ghega was introduced in 1967 (dated 2 Juli 1967) and remained in circulation until the series was replaced. This denomination commemorates Austria's industrial and engineering heritage during the imperial period. The Austrian Schilling was demonetized on 28 February 2002 following Austria's adoption of the Euro in 1999-2002.
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How it came to me
Note shows circulation wear with fold lines visible, minor soiling, but retains good detail in engraving. Colors remain reasonably vibrant.
What it's worth now
Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 08:13:05 | 3.0 | 6.0 | USD | ai | claude-sonnet-4-5: The 1967 20 Schilling P-142 is a common issue from the long-running Third Schilling Series; VF specimens typically retail for $3-6 based on recent dealer prices. |
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