The Austrian Philharmoniker, sometimes known as the Vienna Philharmonic, is a gold bullion coin originating from the Austrian Mint. This musical coin, rich in Austrian heritage and culture, has been named the best selling gold coin globally for multiple years following its initial introduction in 1989. It is no surprise, then, to learn this is an immensely popular gold coin among investors and collectors around the world.
While their years of introduction vary, five sizes are currently minted: 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, and 1/25oz Austrian Philharmoniker. Additionally, depending on their year of mintage, some are denominated in the pre-Euro Schilling or in today's modern Euro.
What has not been altered in this time is the design. The obverse depicts the organ found in Vienna's Golden Hall, while the reverse presents the tools used by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in the creation of their wonderful soundscape.
The Austrian Philharmoniker is minted to match demand yearly, meaning some years are scarcer than others. That said, the intrinsic gold content of these 24ct gold coins remains in proportion to the troy ounce benchmark throughout their decades of mintage.