For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins. Prior to 2008, the old common side showing national borders was used, but from the 2008 coins use the new common side without borders. All designs are by the hand of Josef Kaiser and also include the 12 stars of the EU, Flag of Austria and the year of imprint. The minor coins feature Austrian flowers, the middle coins examples of architecture from Austria's capital, Vienna, and the two major coins famous Austrians.
Austrian euro coins have a unique design for each denomination, with a common theme for each of the three series of coins.