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Last Updated on 04/16/2026

1/4 oz. Austrian Philharmonic
Gold
Bullion Coin

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1989 - Present

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Produced in the very heart of Europe, Austria's Vienna Philharmonic is the only European bullion coin.

The Austrian Philharmonic Gold Bullion coin is the only investment-grade coin with a face value in Euros (€), and it is struck in pure gold 999.9 fine (24 karats).

According to the World Gold Council, the Austrian Vienna Philharmonic Gold Bullion Coin was the best-selling gold coin worldwide in 1992, 1995 and 1996.

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Design of the
1/4 oz. Austrian Philharmonic
Gold Bullion Coin

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Obverse

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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.

Inscriptions:

• REPUBLIK OSTERREICH (Republic of Austria)
• 1/4 UNZE GOLD 999.9 
• Year of Issue
• 25 EURO

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Reverse

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Thomas Pesendorfer created the designs for the Austrian Gold Bullion Coin on both sides; the reverse features a collection of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's musical instruments.

Inscription:

• WIENER PHILHARMONIKER (Vienna Philharmonic)

Since 2002, the Austrian Gold Philharmonic bullion coin has been valued in euros (€); before Austria joined the European Union, the gold bullion coin was valued in schillings.

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Grained Edge 

The Edge of the Gold Philharmonic bullion coin is grained.

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1/4 oz. Austrian Philharmonic Gold
Coin Information

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

IRA Approved:.......Yes

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

Face Value:...........$500 Schillings (1989 - 2001)

Face Value:...........€25 euro (2002 to Present)

Gold Content:........0.25 troy oz.

Total Weight:........7.776 grams

Purity:..................99.99% / 999.9 per mille

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

Diameter:.............22mm

Thickness:............1.2mm

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

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

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

Coin Photo courtesy of The Austrian Mint

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1/4 oz. Austrian Philharmonic Gold
Mintage Figures:

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Year      Mintage

1989....272,000

1990....162,000

1991....146,000

1992....176,000

1993....126,000

1994....121,200

1995....156,000

1996....139,200

1997....100,700

1998....90,800

1999....81,600

2000....25,900

2001....25,800

2002....40,807

2003....34,019

2004....32,449

2005....32,817

2006....29,609

2007....34,631

2008....97,100

2009....172,000

2010....85,000

2011....102,000

2012....64,300

2013....77,200

2014....68,440

2015....112,200

2016....91,809

2017....65,068

2018....46,089

2019....56,199

2020....155,908

2021....169,900

2022....262,000

2023....67,800

2024....42,500

Mintage Last Updated on 04/13/2026

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