Austrian Gold Philharmonic 1oz
Europe's bestselling gold bullion coin, honoring the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
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First struck in 1989 by the Austrian Mint to celebrate the Vienna Philharmonic. Originally denominated in Austrian schillings, redenominated in euros in 2002. It has been Europe's bestselling gold bullion coin for most years since launch, and the largest-diameter 1 oz gold bullion coin in regular circulation.
Design
Obverse
The great pipe organ in Vienna's Musikverein concert hall — the orchestra's home — with 'Republik Österreich' and face value.
Reverse
An ensemble of orchestra instruments: a Vienna horn, bassoon, harp, four violins, and a cello.
Specifications
| Purity | 99.99% gold |
| Weight | 1 oz pure gold (31.10 g) |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Face value | €100 |
| Designer | Thomas Pesendorfer |
| First issued | 1989 |
| Mint | Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) |
Why investors choose it
VAT-exempt in the EU, visually striking thanks to its large diameter and thin profile, and consistently low premiums.
