The Vienna Philharmonic is an 1 oz investment with a 999.9 gold content. It is struck annually by the Austrian Mint in Vienna. The first series was produced in 1989 which makes it the first European investment gold coin.
Its diameter is 37 mm, making it one of the largest 1oz gold coins.
From 1989 to 2001 its face value was 2000 Schillings. Since 2001 its face value is EUR 100.
Several different formats are available:
- 1 Ounce
- ½ Ounce
- ¼ Ounce
- ⅒ Ounce
- ¹⁄₂₀ Ounce
The obverse of the coin takes up a representation of the Vienna State Opera (Musikverein) where the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs.
The reverse takes back a set of musical instruments. We see four violins, a bass, a harp and a horn. We find the inscription "Wiener Philharmoniker" above the musical instruments.
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Denomination
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The Vienna Philharmonic i
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Year of issue
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since 1989
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Purity
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999.9/1000
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Gross weight
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31.10348g
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Diameter
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37 mm
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Gold content
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31.10348g
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Place of strike
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Vienna (Austria)
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Obverse
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Vienna State Opera (Musikverein)
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Reverse
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Music instruments
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