History
First struck in 2008 by the Austrian Mint as the silver counterpart to the popular Gold Philharmonic. It quickly became Europe's bestselling silver bullion coin, helped by its low premium and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra branding.
Design
Obverse
The great pipe organ in Vienna's Musikverein concert hall.
Reverse
Eight instruments of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra: a Vienna horn, bassoon, harp, four violins, and a cello.
Specifications
| Purity | 99.9% silver |
| Weight | 1 oz pure silver (31.10 g) |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Face value | €1.50 |
| Designer | Thomas Pesendorfer |
| First issued | 2008 |
| Mint | Austrian Mint |
Why investors choose it
Recognized across Europe, low premium compared to the ASE / Britannia, and visually distinctive.
