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Austria's Precious Metal Coins
Gold In It's Purest Form
The Vienna Philharmonic is struck in pure gold, 999.9 fine or 24 carats. With gold you possess an international currency which can always be sold around the world at any time. According to the World Gold Council the Vienna Philharmonic was the best selling gold coin in 1995 worldwide, as it was in 1992.
The Motif
A harmonious design of musical instruments representing the world famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on the reverse side of the coin. The great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna's concert hall (Musikverein) is the theme for the obverse side of the coin. This is the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Also featured on this side are the face value in Austrian Schillings plus the weight, fineness and year of issue.
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Face Value in ATS* |
Gold content in grams |
Fineness |
Gross weight in grams |
Diameter in mm |
Thickness in mm |
1 ounce |
2,000.- |
31.103 |
999.9/1000 |
31.103 |
37.0 |
2.0 |
1/2 ounce |
1,000.- |
15.552 |
999.9/1000 |
15.552 |
28.0 |
1.6 |
1/4 ounce |
500.- |
7.776 |
999.9/1000 |
7.776 |
22.0 |
1.2 |
1/10 ounce |
200.- |
3.121 |
999.9/1000 |
3.121 |
16.0 |
1.2 |
* Austrian Schillings
The Vienna Philharmonic, the world's leading gold coin, is struck in four different sizes - a resounding quartet. They provide the perfect gold coin for every occasion, purpose and buyer.