Austrian Gold Philharmonic
The Austrian Mint first began producing the Vienna Philharmonic in 1989. This coin was the best selling gold bullion coin in the world in 1992, 1995, and 1996 according to the World Gold Council.
Design of the Austrian Gold Philharmonic
The obverse (front) depicts a collection of orchestral instruments: a cello, four violins, a Vienna horn, bassoon, and harp. These instruments are arranged beneath the German name of the orchestra: 'WIENER PHILHARMONIKER'.
The reverse (back) features the great organ in the Vienna's Golden Concert Hall (Musikverein), which houses the Philharmonic Orchestra. Beneath the organ are the weight, fineness, date of issue, and face value in Euros*. Above the organ is the official name of the country, 'REPUBLIK 'STERREICH'.
Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin Minting Information
Minted in 1-oz., 1/2-oz., 1/4-oz., and 1/10-oz. sizes, all Vienna Philharmonics are minted from 99.99% pure gold. No alloyed metals are added. All coins are minted at the Austrian Mint AG, now a subsidiary of the Austrian National Bank.
Austrian Government Guarantee
The Austrian Mint guarantees the Philharmonic's weight and purity and backs its monetary face value, which was the highest of any gold bullion coin when it was denominated in Schilling, prior to the creation and acceptance of the Euro.
DETAILED COIN INFORMATION
| COIN SIZE | FACE VALUE * | COMPOSITION | GROSS WEIGHT | GOLD CONTENT | DIAMETER | COIN THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-oz. | 100 Euro | 99.99% | 31.1035g | 0.9999 oz. | 37.0mm | 2.0mm |
| 1/2 oz. | 50 Euro | 99.99% | 15.55g | 0.4999 oz. | 28.00mm | 1.6mm |
| 1/4 oz. | 25 Euro | 99.99% | 7.776g | 0.25 oz. | 22.00mm | 1.2mm |
| 1/10 oz. | 10 Euro | 99.99% | 3.11g | 0.10 oz. | 16.00mm | 1.2mm |
| Dates: 1989-present | ||||||
* Prior to 2002, Philharmonics carried face values denominated in Schilling: 2000 Schilling (1-oz.), 1000 Schilling (1/2-oz.), 500 Schilling (1/4-oz), and 200 Schilling (1/10-oz.)
† Please note that product images are for representative purposes only and do not reflect actual size.
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