Philharmonic coin - a silver coin from Austria

Gold coin

The Philharmonic is the most popular and most actively traded gold bullion coin in Europe. In the years 1992, 1995, 1996 and 2000, the Philharmonic coin, even by the World Gold Council for the best-selling coin in the world was named. Alone in 1998, the year of publication Philharmonic gold coin until 2004 8.2 million units sold of the coin. This corresponds to around 174 tonnes of gold.

Initially, the Philharmonic gold coin has been in only two sizes, one and 1 / 4 ounces characterized. Meanwhile, this is also available in 1 / 2 and 1 / 10 ounces There is also a silver version since 2008 and are issued to 15 year olds, a so-called Big Philharmonic with 1000 ounces.

The inner part is still unchanged, only the currency was converted in 2002 by Schilling in euros. On the front of the Philharmonic gold coin are selected instruments of the world-famous orchestra and the words "Vienna Philharmonic". On the back of the organ in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna with the words "Republic of Austria shines. In addition, 1 ounces, 999.9% Gold 100.00 euros or 2,000 schillings shall be marked on the coin. In addition, the edges of the coins are notched. The coin was designed by Thomas Pesendorfer.

In particular, the Vienna Philharmonic gold coins with the year of issue 2001 are a coveted collector's item, because after the euro changeover, many of these coins were melted down with shilling currency.

Silver coin

Since 2008 Austria has also shaped the Philharmonic coin in silver. Thus this is the first bullion coin with euro value. It offers investors an attractive alternative to the Silver Eagle. The Philharmonic Silver coin is available in a Fine of one ounce (24-carat silver). The silver coin has a face value of 1.50 euro, however, is the investment value of current and international precious metals market dependent.

As with the Philharmonic gold coin, the coin of the silver version is unchanged. On the front of the instruments of the orchestra are shown and the words "Silver Vienna Philharmonic" On the back is the famous organ in the hall of the Musikverein. In addition, the words "Republic of Austria", 1 ounces and the denomination is stamped on the coin. The outer ring is smooth design.

The Philharmonic Silver coin is made entirely in one ounce, larger sizes are also planned. In addition, the coin is not limited and so were struck after just one months after the start of the silver version which a millionth Philharmonic Silver coin.

Until now, the market is limited to Austria, Germany and North America, however, is currently the silver coin comes increasingly to Japan.
The Philharmonic will - for linguistic reasons - in North America and Japan, "Harmony" mentioned.

In almost all German and Austrian banks and coin dealers to the silver bullion coin available and investors are looking in particular on the concessional tax rate in Germany at 7%.

Special "Big Phil"

To 15 year anniversary of the Philharmonic bullion coin Austria brought out the Big Phil, a 1000 ounces coin with a weight of 31 kilograms. This special edition is even in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest coin in the world. In 2004, the impressive coin in Munich, Japan and New York, was presented. Big Phil has a face value of 100,000 euros and is valid as legal tender. However, all the coins are already in private hands and it would go shopping a little awkward with a 31-pound coin.

Dimensions and mintage

Wiener Philharmoniker in 24 Karat Gold (999,9)

Value	Weight		Diameter	Height
200 ATS / 10 Euro	1/10 Oz	3.121g	16 mm	1.2 mm
500 ATS / 25 Euro	1/4 Oz	7.776 g	22 mm	1.2 mm
1000 ATS / 50 Euro	1/2 Oz	15.552 g	28 mm	1.6 mm
2000 ATS / 100 Euro	1 Oz	31.103 g	37 mm	2.0 mm
100000 Euro	1000 Oz	31.103 kg	37 cm	2.0 cm

Feinsilber (999,9)

Value	Weight		Diameter	Height
1.50 Euro	1 Oz	31.103g	37 mm	3.2 mm

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