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1 oz Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin BU
The 1 oz Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin is one of Europe’s most recognized sovereign gold bullion coins. Produced by the Austrian Mint and first introduced in 1989, each coin contains exactly 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold and celebrates Austria’s internationally renowned musical heritage.
This listing is for a Brilliant Uncirculated 1 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic. The specific year supplied will depend on available inventory. Earlier issues were denominated in Austrian schillings, while coins produced after Austria adopted the euro carry a €100 face value.
1 oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic Highlights
- Contains 1.000 troy ounce of pure gold
- Struck from .9999 fine, 24-karat gold
- Produced by the Austrian Mint
- First introduced in 1989
- Current issues carry a €100 legal-tender face value
- Earlier issues carry a 2,000 Austrian schilling denomination
- Brilliant Uncirculated bullion condition
- Features designs honoring the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
- Designed by Austrian Mint Chief Engraver Thomas Pesendorfer
- Recognized internationally as sovereign gold bullion
1 oz Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin Specifications
| Metal | Gold |
| Fine Gold Weight | 1.000 troy oz |
| Weight | 31.10 grams |
| Purity | .9999 fine gold |
| Gold Content | 99.99% / 24 karat |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Face Value | €100 on euro-era issues / 2,000 schillings on earlier issues |
| Mint | Austrian Mint |
| Country | Austria |
| Designer | Thomas Pesendorfer |
| Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | Based on available inventory |
Design Inspired by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
The Austrian Gold Philharmonic is named for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of Austria’s most celebrated cultural institutions. Both sides of the coin were designed by Thomas Pesendorfer and feature imagery connected to Vienna’s rich classical-music tradition.
The obverse depicts the Great Organ inside Vienna’s Golden Hall, home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The design is accompanied by inscriptions identifying the Republic of Austria along with the coin’s weight, purity, year and legal-tender denomination.
The reverse features an arrangement of orchestral instruments, including a cello, violins, Vienna horn, bassoon and harp. This musical composition gives the Philharmonic one of the most distinctive designs among modern sovereign bullion coins.
From Austrian Schillings to Euros
The Gold Philharmonic was introduced in 1989, when Austria still used the schilling as its national currency. One-ounce coins from that era carry a face value of 2,000 Austrian schillings.
After Austria adopted the euro, the Philharmonic became denominated in euros. Modern one-ounce Gold Philharmonics carry a legal-tender face value of €100. Because American Federal Coin & Bullion fulfills this product according to available inventory, the denomination and year on the coin you receive may vary.
Why Buy a 1 oz Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin?
The 1 oz Austrian Philharmonic combines one full troy ounce of gold, .9999 fine purity, sovereign legal-tender status and the reputation of the Austrian Mint. Its standardized one-ounce gold content also makes its underlying precious-metal value straightforward to compare with the prevailing spot price of gold.
For buyers comparing 24-karat sovereign bullion, the Austrian Philharmonic belongs in the same general category as products such as the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, Australian Gold Kangaroo and American Gold Buffalo. Each contains highly pure government-issued gold, while differences in design, mint, availability and market premiums may influence purchasing decisions.
The Philharmonic is particularly distinctive for buyers who want internationally recognized gold bullion with a European origin and a design rooted in classical music rather than traditional national wildlife or heraldic imagery.
Its .9999 fine gold composition also exceeds the minimum fineness generally required for qualifying gold bullion held in certain self-directed Precious Metals IRAs, subject to applicable IRS and custodian requirements. Learn more about Precious Metals IRAs or browse our complete selection of gold coins and bullion.
What Year Will I Receive?
The specific year supplied will depend on American Federal Coin & Bullion’s available inventory when your order is fulfilled. Multiple-coin orders may include the same year or different years.
Because the series spans both the Austrian schilling and euro eras, random inventory may include coins displaying either the historic 2,000-schilling denomination or the modern €100 denomination. Each standard one-ounce issue still contains one full troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much gold is in a 1 oz Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin?
Each coin contains exactly 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
What is the purity of the Austrian Gold Philharmonic?
The coin is struck from 99.99% pure gold, commonly expressed as .9999 fine or 24-karat gold.
What is the face value of the 1 oz Gold Philharmonic?
Modern issues carry a €100 face value. Earlier coins produced during Austria’s schilling era carry a denomination of 2,000 Austrian schillings.
Who produces the Austrian Gold Philharmonic?
The coin is produced by the Austrian Mint, the official mint of the Republic of Austria.
When was the Gold Philharmonic first introduced?
The Austrian Mint introduced the Gold Philharmonic bullion series in 1989.
What instruments appear on the Austrian Philharmonic?
The reverse features an arrangement of orchestral instruments associated with the Vienna Philharmonic, while the obverse depicts the Great Organ in Vienna’s Golden Hall.
Which year will I receive?
The specific year is selected according to available inventory at the time your order is fulfilled.
Can an Austrian Gold Philharmonic be held in a Precious Metals IRA?
Its .9999 fine gold purity meets the fineness standard generally applicable to qualifying gold bullion, subject to applicable IRS rules, custody requirements and approval by the IRA custodian.
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