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1/2 oz. Austrian Philharmonic Gold Bullion Coin

1994 - Present

The Austrian Philharmonic gold bullion coin is struck in pure gold, 999.9 fine (24 karats).

The Vienna Philharmonic is the only Gold Bullion coin in the World that has its face value denominated in Euros (€).

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Design of the
1/2 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, at Vienna's Musikverein, which is the Concert Hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Inscribed along the top of the gold coin, is "REPUBLIK OSTERREICH," which is German for the "Republic of Austria."

Under the great organ, is the gold bullion coins weight "1/2 UNZE" and purity of "GOLD 999.9."

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

Inscribed under the year of issue, at the very bottom of the coin, is its Face Value of "50 EURO."

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Reverse

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

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

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
1/2 oz. Austrian Philharmonic
Gold Bullion Coin

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The Edge on the Austrian Philharmonic half oz. 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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1/2 oz. Austrian Philharmonic Gold
Coin Information

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Introduction:........1994

IRA Approved:......Yes

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

Face Value:..........$1000 Schillings (1994 - 2001)

Face Value:..........€50 euro (2002 to Present)

Gold Content:.......0.50 troy oz. (ozt.)

Total Weight:.......15.552 grams

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

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

Diameter:............28mm

Thickness:...........1.6mm

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

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

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

Coin Photo courtesy of The Austrian Mint

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1/2 oz. Austrian Philharmonic Gold
Mintage Figures:

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Year     Mintage

1994....57,400

1995....94,700

1996....88,000

1997....68,200

1998....47,300

1999....44,200

2000....20,500

2001....26,800

2002....40,922

2003....26,848

2004....24,269

2005....21,049

2006....20,085

2007....25,091

2008....73,800

2009....92,300

2010....56,600

2011....77,500

2012....49,500

2013....69,600

2014....57,816

2015....101,500

2016....78,460

2017....52,281

2018....44,750

2019....40,890

2020....112,430

2021....113,300

Mintage Last Updated 12/6/2022

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