Gold Philharmonic Information
The Vienna Philharmonic coin is struck in pure gold, 999.9 fine (24 carats) and is the official bullion coin of Austria. Commonly known as the “Philharmoniker”, it was first minted in 1989 and is issued every year by the Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich AG”). Statistics provided by the World Gold Council, show the Philharmonic was the best selling gold bullion coin in the world in 1992, 1995, 1996 and 2000. Austria followed Britain and became the second European state to introduce an official gold coin.
The coins have legal tender status and carry a face value in Euros. However, coins struck prior to Austrian entry to the Single European Currency carry a face value in Austrian Schillings. The Gold Philharmoniker is available in four different face values, sizes and weights and these are listed below. To mark the 15th anniversary of the Vienna Philharmoniker a limited edition of just 15 Gold coins each weighing 1,000 ounces was issued by the Austrian Mint. The gold content was 31.103 kg and each coin had a nominal value of 100,000 Euros. It was recognised at the time as the largest Gold coin of its kind in the world but was outranked by the massive 100kg Gold Canadian Maple in 2007.
The world famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is the inspiration for this coin and is reflected in its design. The obverse of the coin shows the Great Organ in the Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein, which houses the Philharmonic Orchestra. Above the great organ the words "Republik Österreich" (Republic of Austria) are shown in capital letters. Also featured on this side are the weight, fineness and year of issue under the Great Organ image. Face value is indicated in Austrian Schilling in mintings prior to 31 December 2001, and Euro afterwards.
Gold Philharmonic Technical Specifications
| Size | Face Value Euro |
Total Weight (g) |
Fineness /1.000 |
Gold Content (T oz) |
Gold Content (g) |
Diameter (mm) |
Thick (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 100 Euro | 31.104 g | .9999 | 1.00 | 31.104 | 32 | 2 |
| Half | 50 Euro | 15.552g | .9999 | 0.50 | 15.552 | 28 | 1.6 |
| Quarter | 25 Euro | 7.776g | .9999 | 0.25 | 7.776 | 22 | 1.2 |
| Tenth | 10 Euro | 3.110g | .9999 | 0.10 | 3.110 | 16 | 1.2 |
Since February 2008, the 1 ounce version of the coin has also been minted in silver. Previous to Austrian entry to the single European currency, Philharmonic coins had face values in Austrian Schillings.
Featured GOLD Philharmonikers item
2012 Austrian Philharmonic 1 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 fine | |||||
  Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,829.51 | GOLD | 1.00 | 6.43% | $ 110.51 |
GOLD Philharmonikers Price Comparison (Click headers to compare by)
| Item | Price | Symbol | Troy Oz | % GOLD Premium | GOLD Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Austrian Philharmonic 1/4 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 fine | |||||
 Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 491.37 | GOLD | 0.25 | 14.34% | $ 61.62 |
2012 Austrian Philharmonic 1/4 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 fine | |||||
 Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 500.07 | GOLD | 0.25 | 16.36% | $ 70.32 |
Austrian Philharmonic 1/2 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 fine | |||||
 Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 956.65 | GOLD | 0.50 | 11.30% | $ 97.15 |
2012 Austrian Philharmonic 1/2 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 fine | |||||
 Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 965.35 | GOLD | 0.50 | 12.32% | $ 105.85 |
2010 AUSTRIA PHILHARMONIC REPUBLIK OSTERREICH 1/10 TOZ. .999 GOLD ANACS MS70 | |||||
  Store: Jewerly&Coin 35304 (99.5%) Auction ending in 1d 4h 14m (15) USA | $ 155.55 | GOLD | 0.10 | -9.51% | $ -16.35 |
2008 AUSTRIA 25 EURO 1/4 OZ GOLD PHILHARMONIKER COIN | |||||
 Store: VINTAGE COIN COMPANY 67189 (99.9%) Auction ending in 1d 9h 26m (11) USA | $ 461.00 | GOLD | 0.25 | 7.27% | $ 31.25 |
Austrian Philharmonic 1 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 fine | |||||
 Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,825.17 | GOLD | 1.00 | 6.18% | $ 106.17 |
2012 Austrian Philharmonic 1 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 fine | |||||
Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,829.51 | GOLD | 1.00 | 6.43% | $ 110.51 |
Austrian Philharmonic 1/10 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 (Our Dates) | |||||
 Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 199.90 | GOLD | 0.10 | 16.29% | $ 28.00 |
2012 Austrian Philharmonic 1/10 Ounce Gold Coin, 999.9 | |||||
 Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 206.85 | GOLD | 0.10 | 20.33% | $ 34.95 |
GOLD AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC 1 OZ COIN | |||||
 Seller: billandboss 193 (100.0%) Auction ending in 2d 10h 46m (1) Meridian,ID,USA | $ 1,825.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 6.17% | $ 106.00 |
1 OZ. - 2009 AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC 999.9 PURE GOLD 1 UNZE | |||||
 Seller: goldrush2013 612 (100.0%) Auction ending in 4d 5h 13m (9) Hickory,NC,USA | $ 1,225.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | -28.74% | $ -494.00 |
Gold 1 oz Vienna Austria Philharmonic Uncirculated NEW Amazing! PURE .9999 fine | |||||
 Seller: paradisecollectors 2433 (100.0%) Auction ending in 4d 9h 23m (No Bids) China | $ 1,999.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 16.29% | $ 280.00 |
Gold 2011 24 KARAT PHILHARMONIC 1/10th of Oz Solid .9999 Pure Gold coin New | |||||
 Store: Reliable Vending Com... 1642 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 5d 4h 38m (No Bids) Staten Island,NY,USA | $ 249.99 | GOLD | 0.10 | 45.43% | $ 78.09 |
2009 Philharmonic Gold 10 Euro .9999 Gold 1/10 Troy Ounce Pure Gold - Austria | |||||
 Store: Flying Monkey Collec... 39844 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 9d 7h 57m (No Bids) Manhattan,KS,USA | $ 237.50 | GOLD | 0.10 | 38.16% | $ 65.60 |
1999 GOLD Austria Philharmonic "1/4 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD" | |||||
 Store: Great Southern Coin 67280 (100.0%) Auction ending in 9d 11h 17m (2) USA | $ 56.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | -96.74% | $ -1,663.00 |
Ultra Rare 100 Euro 1 oz 2005 WIENER PHILHARMONIKER .9999 GOLD COIN 1 ON Ebay! | |||||
 Store: Bright Jewels and Wa... 572 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 21d 4h 51m (No Bids) Boynton Beach,FL,USA | $ 2,500.00 (or offer) | GOLD | 1.00 | 45.43% | $ 781.00 |
Lot of 10 Austrian 1oz Gold coins 1998 Philharmonic BU | |||||
 Store: Mint State Gold by S... 6546 (99.7%) Unknown Item Type ending in 21d 10h 16m (No Bids) USA | $ 19,199.00 | GOLD | 10.00 | 11.69% | $ 2,009.00 |
1991 AUSTRIA GOLD COIN 2000 SHILLING PHILHARMONIC 1 OZ PURE GOLD BU | |||||
 Store: CONTINENTAL ANTIQUES 4280 (99.5%) Store Inventory ending in 26d 11h 41m (No Bids) Canada | $ 2,299.95 | GOLD | 1.00 | 33.80% | $ 580.95 |
1992 AUSTRIA GOLD COIN 2000 SHILLING PHILHARMONIC 1 OZ PURE GOLD BU | |||||
 Store: CONTINENTAL ANTIQUES 4280 (99.5%) Store Inventory ending in 26d 11h 43m (No Bids) Canada | $ 2,299.95 | GOLD | 1.00 | 33.80% | $ 580.95 |
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