The Austrian Philharmonic series is a standout coin collection from Europe. Launched in 1989, it includes gold, silver, and platinum coins minted by the Austrian Mint. The Austrian Gold Philharmonic is the flagship coin of this series and was the first to be issued. Currently, JM Bullion offers the 1 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic Tube with various years of issue.
Coin Tube Highlights:
- Arrives in an acrylic tube!
- Tube includes a total of 10 coins!
- Gold Philharmonics debuted in 1989!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold per coin (10 Troy oz total).
- Bears a face value of 2,000 Austrian Schillings (ATS) or €100 (Euros).
- Obverse offers an image of the Musikverein Pipe Organ from the Golden Music Hall.
- Reverse features a design with a cornucopia of instruments from the members of the orchestra.
- Please bear in mind that the year of issue on your coins may match or vary.
Each 1 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic Tube arrives with a total of 10 coins inside, offering you 10 Troy ounces of .9999 pure gold content. Please note that this listing offers a random-year tube. This means that the year of issue on the coins in your tube/tubes may match or vary.
The Gold Philharmonic coin debuted in 1989 and pays homage to the Vienne Philharmonic Orchestra, which was founded in 1842. In the 20th century, the Vienna Philharmonic continued to maintain its reputation as one of the world’s finest orchestras. It has been led by numerous renowned conductors, including Richard Strauss, Clemens Krauss, and Karl Böhm. Today, the orchestra continues to perform an extensive repertoire, from the Viennese classics to contemporary works, and remains a cherished cultural institution in Austria and around the world.
On the obverse, the Austrian Gold Philharmonics showcases the Musikverein Pipe Organ from the Golden Music Hall in Vienna. In addition to hosting the Vienna Philharmonic’s concerts, the Musikverein regularly features performances by other world-class orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo artists. It is a cultural landmark in Vienna, drawing music lovers from around the globe to experience the incredible acoustics and grand, historic atmosphere of this iconic concert hall.
The reverse design of 1 oz Gold Philharmonic Coins displays a cornucopia of musical instruments from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, including a Vienna horn, bassoon, harp, violins, and a cello at the center. Both designs are crafted by Thomas Pesendorfer, the Austrian Mint’s chief engraver.
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