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Information on the Austrian Philharmonic Platinum Coin Series |
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The Platinum Philharmonic Coin, a relatively recent addition to Austria's prestigious Philharmonic line, is a celebrated choice among investors and collectors for its 99.95% platinum purity and its tribute to one of the world's most famous orchestras. Introduced to complement the existing gold and silver offerings, this coin attracts attention with its pure composition and the cultural cachet of the Vienna Philharmonic. |
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Coin Name: The Austrian Philharmonic Platinum Coin |
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Minted By: The Austrian Mint |
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First Released in: 2016 |
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Legal Tender Value: The Platinum Philharmonic coin has a face value of 100 Euros, endorsed by the Austrian government. |
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Sizes Available: 1 Ounce |
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Annual Mintage: The Platinum Philharmonic has a more restricted mintage compared to its gold and silver counterparts, which contributes to its desirability and collectibility. The Austrian Mint occasionally adjusts the production based on platinum market trends and collector demand, ensuring that each coin retains its exclusivity. |
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Coin Dimensions and Specification: The Platinum Philharmonic coin is exclusively minted in a 1 troy ounce size with a diameter of 37 mm, mirroring the dimensions of its gold and silver counterparts. The coin’s design and size have been crafted to uphold the Austrian Mint's high standards of precision and quality, reflecting the same attention to detail that characterizes this well-respected series. |
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Coin Design: Obverse: The obverse features the great organ of the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna, the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Alongside this, the face value, weight, and year of issue are prominently displayed, affirming the coin's legal tender status. Reverse: The reverse depicts an array of musical instruments, including a cello, violins, a harp, a bassoon, and a Vienna horn. These instruments represent the renowned orchestra and symbolize Austria's rich musical heritage. |
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Other Coins in the Series: The Philharmonic series also features coins in gold and silver, making it one of the few full ranges to cover all three of these precious metals. The consistent theme across the series allows collectors to acquire a harmonious set of coins, each reflecting the beauty of the musical instruments and the orchestra. |
