Hasegg Castle. In Hall in Tirol

First mentioned in documents in the 13th century, the castle was built to protect the salt works, shipping, the bridge over the Inn and to monitor the old salt road. The name comes from the Pfannhäuser, where brine was evaporated and at whose "Egg" (corner) the castle was located. In the 15th century, the castle was expanded into a princely residence. In 1567, Archduke Ferdinand II had the mint moved here.

The famous St. George's Chapel and the state rooms are not open to the public, but can be hired for weddings and events.

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Mint Museum Hall. At Hasegg Castle

Hasegg Castle was built to protect the town, the salt works (salt mining), shipping on the Inn and to monitor the old salt route after the town was raised. Under Duke Siegmund and Emperor Maximilian I, it was expanded into a representative castle. Today's Mint Museum is located in Hasegg Castle. Coinage history in a historical setting. The climb up the mint tower rewards you with a breathtaking view.

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The European Thaler. Hall Mint

On the occasion of the 2008 European Football Championships and the 500th anniversary of the first European Emperor Maximilian I, the Hall Mint, in cooperation with the Austrian Mint, is producing the world's largest silver thaler with 2008 dag, as well as 2008 pieces of the European thaler in a limited edition. This is a replica of the imperial taler from 1508 with the inscription referring to Europe. The reverse makes reference to the 2008 European Football Championship and the historical development of Europe. The design of the reverse of the coin comes from the think tank of the Austrian Mint under the direction of Thomas Pesendorfer, who is also considered the inventor of the Vienna Philharmonic.

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