25 Euro 2014, Evolution [Austria]

Coins-Europe

Reverse
The central part features three hominid figures depicting the history of human development from Australopithecus to Neoanthropus. A stylized DNA chain is placed along the lower edge arc. To the left and above are representatives of the animal and plant kingdoms, and the fungi kingdom, symbolizing the diversity of species on Earth.
Obverse
Centered are stylized images of deoxyribonucleic (right) and ribonucleic (left) acids with their abbreviated Latin names 'DNA' and 'RNA'. Between them is a chain of hexagons with symbolic depictions of sciences: medicine (snake), biology (microscope), and chemistry (flask). Along the rim are inscriptions in German: at the top the country name 'REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH' (Republic of Austria), on the left - the inscription '25 EURO' (25 Euro), at the bottom – the inscription 'EVOLUTION' (Evolution), on the right – the year of mintage '2014'.