Austria 10 Euro 2023 'Forget-me-not' - Proof Coloured

2023 Austria 10 Euro coin 'Forget-me-not' - Silver Proof, Coloured. This beautiful flower gets its name from the Greek word (Myosotis) which means 'mouse ear'. These small, beautiful blue flowers with their yellow centres are found in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. According to a beautiful story from the Middle Ages, a knight fell from his horse into a ditch, because his armour was so heavy the knight drowned, in front of his beloved wife. Just before he was completely submerged he plucked a flower and threw it at her, saying 'forget-me-not'. It was also believed in the past that these flowers protected against witches. On the face of the coin a 'forget-me-not' blooms in full glory, which is partly shown in a beautiful blue colour. The reverse of the coin depicts a young woman wearing a wreath of flowers made of forget-me-nots on her long hair. Furthermore, the country name 'REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH' (Austria) and the value of 10 Euro are shown. The quality of the coin is Silver Proof and the coin is presented in a beautiful case and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.