Trial of the Pyx Trial of the Pyx The Trial of the Pyx () is the procedure in the United Kingdom for ensuring that newly minted coins conform to the required standards. These trials have been held from the twelfth century to the present day, normally once per calendar year. The form of the ceremony has been essentially the same since 1282 AD. These events are trials in the full judicial sense, presided over by a judge with an expert jury of metallurgical assayers. Given modern production methods, it is unlikely that coins would not conform, but this has been a problem in the
Coins of the Austro-Hungarian krone The Hungarian coins were minted in the famous mint of Körmöcbánya (now Kremnica, Slovakia). Denominated coins for Hungary: 1, 2, 10 and 20 fillér; 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 100 korona. Review of 20 Austro-Hungarian Coronas (1892-1914) Coins of the Austro-Hungarian krone Austro-Hungarian krone coins were minted with different design (but the same technical parameters) in Austria and Hungary. The Austrian coins were minted in Vienna. Denominated coins for Austria: 1, 2, 10 and 20 Heller; 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 100 Corona (the Latin form of the name was used on coins). The Austrian 100 corona is