The Gold Bullion Austrian Philharmonic is one of the competitors to A-lister coins like the American Silver Eagle and Canadian Maple Leafs. With stunning details and craftsmanship, the Austrian Philharmonic gold coin has earned its golden reputation as the crème de la crème! From exquisite craftsmanship to a legacy of value, the gold Austrian Philharmonic is also a show-stopping star with investment value! Each troy ounce of gold is pure bliss, with a dazzling fineness of .9999, which equates to 24-karat gold. The Austrian Mint in Vienna is a true coin-making legend with eight centuries of gold-crafting mastery!
About Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin
Thomas Pesendorfer designed the Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin, a masterpiece to honor the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra! Its obverse presents the Great Organ, the heart and soul of Vienna's Musikverein Concert Hall. The Musikverein's Golden Hall is famous for its legendary acoustics and "Great Organ", with over 7,800 pipes! Founded in 1842, this orchestra rocks approximately 150 concerts annually. Coins display the image of the Musikverein pipe organ found within the illustrious Golden Hall of Vienna's Innere Stadt neighborhood. With German engravings reading "Republik Oesterreich," "Unze Gold 9999," as well as the coin's weight, face value, and year of issue, this side showcases Austria's rich heritage. As you flip the Philharmonic gold coin, the reverse reveals a captivating ensemble of musical instruments used by the talented members of the Vienna Philharmonic. From a grand cello at the center flanked by violins to a backdrop featuring a harp, horn, and bass – this design speaks the language of symphonic harmony. Engraved with "Wiener Philharmoniker" in German, it completes the symphony of elegance. Unlike other coin designs that change over time, the Austrian gold coin Philharmonic has remained steadfast since its inception in 1989. Its popularity has been so overwhelming that the same designs are cherished by the Austrian Silver Philharmonic (2008) and Austrian Platinum Philharmonic (2016) .Gold Philharmonic Coins
Regarding popular gold coins worldwide, the Austrian Philharmonic gold coin takes center stage. Brought to life by the Austrian Mint in 1989, this iconic coin has stood the test of time and remains one of the longest-running contenders in the gold coin realm. The Gold spot price , which determines the current market value of gold, significantly influences the worth of these coins. The Austrian Mint debuted the Gold Philharmonic series with 1 oz and 1/4 oz options. It expanded to include 1/10 oz in 1991, 1/2 troy oz in 1994, and 1/25 troy oz in 2014, offering various choices for collectors and investors. All coins in this prestigious series boast .9999 pure gold content. Initially, the face value was denominated in Austrian Shillings until 2002, and later, it switched to Euros. The Austrian Mint strikes the gold Philharmonics in varying mintages to meet the market demand. Some years have seen exceptional demand, such as in 1990, which became the best-selling coin in Europe and the second-best-selling coin globally. Remarkable demand was also seen in 1992, 1995, 1996, and 2000, making the Austrian Gold Philharmonic the world's top choice for gold coins. The Austrian Mint further launched unique limited editions. Two such noteworthy coins are:- The Big Phil : Struck in 2004 for the 15th anniversary of the coin series, this massive coin contains a staggering 1,000 troy ounces (31,103 kilograms) of .9999 pure gold and carries a face value of €100,000. Only 15 of these spectacular pieces were minted in 2004!
- 20 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic: Celebrating 20 years of production, the Austrian Mint launched the 20 oz gold Philharmonic in 2009. Each of the 2009 coins struck features 20 troy oz of .9999 pure gold and a face value of €14,000. Three batches were made for the European, American, and Japanese markets.
- 1/25 oz Austrian Philharmonic: The 1/25 oz Austrian Philharmonic gold coin, first introduced as a 25th-anniversary coin in 2014, became so popular that it earned a position in the collection of smaller fractional-weight gold pieces.