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1oz. Austrian Philharmonic
Gold Bullion Coins

1989 - Present

In 1989, the Austrian Mint surprised many bullion investors by introducing its first bullion coin, the Austrian Philharmonic Gold Bullion Coin. 

Initially, the gold bullion coins were only available in two sizes the 1 oz. and 1/4 oz. 

However, in 1991, the Mint introduced the 1/10 oz, and in 1994, it started to mint the 1/2 oz gold bullion coin.

The Austrian Philharmonic gold bullion coin is struck in pure, .9999 fine gold.

Recently, in 2014, the Austrian Mint commemorated the initial launch of the coin, by introducing the 1/25 oz Austrian Philharmonic Gold bullion coin.

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Design of the
1 oz. Austrian Philharmonic
Gold Bullion Coin

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Obverse

Displayed on the obverse side of the Austrian Vienna Philharmonic gold bullion coin is the Great Organ, in the Golden Hall, at Vienna's Musikverein, the Concert Hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Inscribed along the top of the gold bullion coin is "REPUBLIK OSTERREICH" (Republic of Austria).

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Under the great organ, is the gold bullion coins weight "1 UNZE" and purity of "GOLD 999.9."

The coin's Year of Issue is inscribed under the weight and purity of the gold coin.

Inscribed under the year of issue, is the gold bullion coin's Face Value of "100 EURO."

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Reverse

The reverse side of the Austrian Gold Bullion Coin was designed by Thomas Pesendorfer.

The design is a combination of musical instruments that make up the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

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The text "WIENER PHILHARMONIKER" ("Vienna Philharmonic"), is displayed across the top of the gold coin.

Before joining the European Union in 2001, the Philharmonic gold bullion coins were valued in schillings.  From 2002 to the present day, the bullion coin has been valued in euros (€).

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Edge of the
1 oz. Austrian Philharmonic
Gold Bullion Coin

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The Edge on the 1oz. Austrian Philharmonic Gold bullion coin is unique to most of the other bullion coins on the market.

Most bullion coins have a reeded edge, but all of the Austrian Vienna Gold Philharmonic Bullion Coins have a grained edge.

In addition, the edge of the Silver Philharmonic bullion coin is plain or smooth, and the Platinum Philharmonic has a reeded edge.

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1 oz. Austrian Philharmonic Gold
Coin Information

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Introduction:..........1989

IRA Approved:........Yes

Grade:....................Uncirculated

Face Value:............$2000 schillings (1989 - 2001)

Face Value:............€100 euro (2002 to Present)

Gold Content:.........1 Troy oz. (ozt.)

Total Weight:.........31.10 grams

Purity:...................99.99% / .9999

karat:....................24 karat

Diameter:..............37mm

Thickness:.............2.0mm

Designer:..............Thomas Pesendorfer

Mint Mark:.............No

Edge:....................Grained

Coin Photo courtesy of The Austrian Mint

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1 oz. Austrian Philharmonic Gold
Mintage Figures:

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Year     Mintage

1989....351.000

1990....484.500

1991....233.500

1992....537.000

1993....234.000

1994....218.600

1995....645.500

1996....377.600

1997....408.300

1998....330.300

1999....230.700

2000....245.700

2001....54.700

2002....164,105

2003....179,881

2004....176,319

2005....158,564

2006....82,174

2007....108,675

2008....715,800

2009....835,700

2010....501,800

2011....586,700

2012....341,400

2013....579,200

2014....418,919

2015....647,100

2016....451,007

2017....355,436

2018....318,334

2019....164,312

2020....706,626

2021....751,500

2022....886,300

Mintage Last Updated 07/24/2023

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