The Vienne Philharmonic Orchestra was formed in 1842, and is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest musical orchestras. Today it is considered a cultural landmark in the nation of Austria, which explains its popularity as the design inspiration for the Austrian Gold Philharmonic coin. Right now, the 2017 1/4 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin is available from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip or mint tubes of 20 coins.
• 28th anniversary release of 1/4 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic coins!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of €25 (Euros) backed by the government of Austria.
• Obverse features the Musikverein’s Great Pipe Organ.
• Reverse includes a cornucopia of musical instruments.

Thomas Pesendorfer is the Chief Engraver of the Austrian Mint, and it is his designs that have featured on the obverse and reverse sides of the Austrian Philharmonic coins since their introduction in 1989.

These 1/4 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coins are one of the original two weights available, along with the 1 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic coin, available since the coins debuted in 1989. Since that time, the mint has expanded the series to include 1/2 oz, 1/10 oz, and 1/25 oz Gold Philharmonics, 1 oz Silver Philharmonics (2008), and the 1 oz Platinum Philharmonic (2016).

On the obverse of the 2017 1/4 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic coin is the image of the pipe organ found within the Musikverein Golden Concert Hall. Located in the Innere Stadt neighborhood, it is home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

The reverse of the Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin includes numerous musical instruments used by members of the orchestra. These images include the cello, four violins, Austrian horn, and even a bassoon. Engravings on both sides of the coin are in German, which is the official language of the Austrian nation.

All 2017 1/4 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic coins listed here today are in BU condition. Coins in BU condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice a range of minor flaws that include breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks from the coining process.

The Austrian Mint, founded in 1194 by Duke Leopold V of Austria, is one of the world’s oldest operating mint facilities. It is the official sovereign mint of Austria and has authority to strike Euro currency for member nations in the European Union.

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