Several countries have issued 1 oz investment gold coins that are sold based on the market price of gold and at very low brokerage. The Philharmonica or Philharmoniker is the Austrian version of this coin.
The history of the Philharmoniker
Austrian gold coins were introduced in 1989. Throughout the years, Philharmonikers have been produced in Vienna, the capital of Austria.
The Philharmoniker coin family
The design of Philharmonikers is dedicated to the Vienna Philharmonic, one of the most valued orchestras in the world. The coins are made of gold with a proof of 999,9 and are available in four sizes – 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz.
In 2002, the nominal value of Philharmonikers was changed from schillings to euros.
Design
The front side features an image of the big organ in the Golden Hall of the Vienna Concert Hall. It also carries the nominal value, the weight of gold, the proof and the year of issue.
The reverse side carries an image of beautifully modelled musical instruments that symbolise the world famous orchestra – the Vienna Philharmonic.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Size |
Face Value |
Diameter
mm |
Coin weight
in grams |
Proof |
Gold weight
in grams |
Gold weight in
Troy ounces (oz) |
| 1 oz (1989-2001) |
2000 ATS |
36.5 |
31.105 |
999.9 |
31.104 |
1 |
| 1 oz (2002-...) |
100 EUR |
36.5 |
31.105 |
999.9 |
31.104 |
1 |
| 1/2 oz (1989-2001) |
1000 ATS |
28 |
15.55 |
999.9 |
15.552 |
0.5 |
| 1/2 oz (2002-...) |
50 EUR |
28 |
15.55 |
999.9 |
15.552 |
0.5 |
| 1/4 oz (1989-2001) |
500 ATS |
22 |
7.78 |
999.9 |
7.776 |
0.25 |
| 1/4 oz (2002-...) |
25 EUR |
22 |
7.78 |
999.9 |
7.776 |
0.25 |
| 1/10 oz (1989-2001) |
200 ATS |
16 |
3.11 |
999.9 |
3.11 |
0.1 |
| 1/10 oz (2002-...) |
10 EUR |
16 |
3.11 |
999.9 |
3.11 |
0.1 |
|
999.9
1 oz; 1/2 oz; 1/4 oz; 1/10 oz
