Description
THE AUSTRIAN GOLD PHILHARMONIC is a gold bullion coin produced by the Austrian Mint. The coin is named for the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra, which inspired the design of both sides.
It was introduced in 1989 as a 1 troy ounce gold coin with a face value of 2,000 Austrian schillings. It is generally one of the world’s best selling bullion coins.
In 2002, with the adoption of the euro currency, the nominal value of the 1 troy ounce coin was changed to 100 euros.
The gold Philharmonic has a fineness of 999.9 (often written 0.9999, also known as 24 karat or 99.99% pure).
The design on the coin remains the same each year; only the year of issue changes.
The obverse of the coin depicts the pipe organ in the Vienna Musikverein’s Golden Hall.
The reverse of the coin shows instruments of the Vienna Philharmonic, including the Vienna horn, bassoon, harp, and four violins centered on a cello.
Both designs were produced by the chief engraver of the Austrian Mint, Thomas Pesendorfer.
Diameter = 37.0 mm (1.5 in) Thickness = 2.0 mm(0.08 in) Gross Weight = 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams) Face Value = 100
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