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Information on the Austrian Mint Silver Philharmonic Coin Series |
| The Austrian Philharmonic silver coin, commonly referred to as the "Silver Philharmonic," is a popular investment and collector item minted by the Austrian Mint. Celebrated for its detailed design featuring iconic musical instruments from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, this coin is renowned both for its artistic merit and its purity of .999 fine silver. |
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Coin Name: Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coin |
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Minted By: Münze Österreich (Austrian Mint), Austria |
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First Released in: 2008 |
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Legal Tender Value: €1.50 |
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Sizes Available: 1 Ounce |
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Annual Mintage: Annual mintage of the silver Philharmonic is based upon demand, and is not limited. |
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Coin Dimensions and Specification: The Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver, maintaining a high standard of quality and craftsmanship. It has a standard weight of 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) and a diameter of 37 mm, with a thickness of 3.2 mm. The coin's edge is smooth, distinguishing it from other bullion coins which often have reeded edges. |
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Coin Design: Obverse: The obverse features the image of the Great Organ of the Golden Hall in Vienna’s Musikverein, the concert hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. This side of the coin also includes the country of issue, the year of issue, and the face value. Reverse: The reverse design showcases a variety of orchestral instruments represented in the Vienna Philharmonic, such as the cello, violin, harp, French horn, and bassoon. This ensemble reflects Austria’s rich musical and cultural heritage. |
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Other Coins in the Series: The Austrian Philharmonic series includes not only silver but also gold and platinum coins. All versions share similar designs, emphasizing Austria’s prestigious musical history. The gold Philharmonic is also available in fractional sizes. |
