Vienna Philharmonic
Musical excellence and golden purity since 1989
Europe's most popular gold coin, celebrating Austria's rich musical tradition with 99.99% purity.
Technical Specifications
History and Legacy
Introduced in 1989, the Vienna Philharmonic is a tribute to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world's most prestigious.
The Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic) was launched by the Austrian Mint in 1989, quickly becoming the best-selling gold coin in Europe and one of the most popular globally. Its name pays tribute to the legendary Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1842.
Originally minted with denominations in Austrian schillings, the coin was redesigned in 2002 with face values in euros following Austria's adoption of the single European currency. It is the first euro-denominated gold investment coin.
The design, created by Thomas Pesendorfer, features orchestra musical instruments on both sides of the coin, creating a unique connection between art, culture, and economic value. The absence of human effigies gives it universal cross-cultural appeal.
Since its introduction, the Vienna Philharmonic has been minted with 99.99% pure gold (24 karat), establishing high quality standards that have contributed to its international prestige and wide acceptance in global markets.
Why Invest in Vienna Philharmonic?
Best-Selling in Europe
The most traded gold bullion coin in Europe, with decades of market trust.
Maximum Purity
99.99% pure gold (24 karat) since its creation, guaranteeing maximum investment value.
First Euro Coin
The first euro-denominated gold investment coin, facilitating trade in the eurozone.
Universal Design
No political or monarchical effigies, only musical art, giving it cross-cultural appeal.
Global Liquidity
High international demand with recognition in all major precious metals markets.
Prestigious Mint
Backed by the Austrian Mint, with over 800 years of history in superior quality minting.
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Fascinating Facts
It was the world's best-selling gold coin in 1992, 1995, and 1996
It's the only major investment coin to exclusively feature musical instruments
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra that inspired the coin is one of the world's oldest (founded in 1842)
The 37mm diameter makes it one of the largest 1 oz coins, allowing appreciation of design details
Changed denomination from Austrian schillings to euros in 2002, maintaining the original design
The Austrian Mint also produces silver and platinum versions of the Vienna Philharmonic