The most popular European bullion coin series is the Austrian Philharmonic. Featuring images indicative of the nation’s greatest cultural treasure, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Austrian Philharmonic bullion coins are available in three different metals. The newest of these is the platinum coin. Right now, 2018 1 oz Austrian Platinum Philharmonic Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in protective plastic or mint tubes of 10 coins!
• 3^rd release of the Platinum Philharmonic coin!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of €100 (Euros) backed by the government of Austria.
• Obverse includes the Musikverein’s pipe organ.
• Reverse features a collection of musical instruments.
• Designs from Thomas Pesendorfer.

Each 2018 1 oz Austrian Platinum Philharmonic Coin listed here is in BU condition. Coins in BU condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice a range of minor flaws from the coining process. These include possible breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks.

The 2018 Austrian Platinum Philharmonic coin’s release marks just the 3^rd year of availability for this brilliant new coin. The Gold Philharmonic was the first coin to debut in the series, arriving in 1989. That was followed in 2008 by the Silver Philharmonic, with the Platinum Philharmonic arriving most recently in 2016.

Your 2018 1 oz Austrian Platinum Philharmonic coin is available for purchase today with individual coins shipping in protective plastic. Multiples of 10 are shipped inside of mint tubes courtesy of the Austrian Mint. As of 2017, the Austrian Mint places new, tamper-evident seals on all of its mint tubes and monster boxes for added security in your purchase.

On the obverse of all Austrian Philharmonic coins is the image of the Great Organ, a pipe organ located inside of the Musikverein. Known as the Golden Hall, the Musikverein is home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and is located in the Innere Stadt borough of Vienna, the national capital.

The reverse of the 2018 1 oz Austrian Platinum Philharmonic Coin features a selection of musical instruments used by the members of the orchestra. Included in the design you’ll see a cello, four violins, a harp, bassoon, and Vienna horn. The design of the Austrian Philharmonic coins came from Thomas Pesendorfer, Chief Engraver of the Austrian Mint, in 1989.

Founded in 1194 by Duke Leopold V, the Austrian Mint is the official sovereign mint of the nation and is a subsidiary of the National Bank of Austria.

If you have any questions about these coins, please contact JM Bullion. Our customer service team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.