The Vienna Philharmonic coin in ½ ounce gold is the second largest in the series. It is produced by the Austrian Mint and was first put on the market in October 1994.
It is minted in a diameter of 28 mm from 15.55 grams (½ oz) of fine gold 999.9 with a face value of 50 euros.
The Vienna Philharmonic coin in gold is available also in one ounce, ¼ ounce and ⅒ ounce.
The year of issue of the available products varies depending on the current stock levels.
The manufacturers offer gold and silver investment coins without a certificate.
The delivered products may vary slightly from the picture shown.
Investment gold is exempt from VAT under Art. 160 (1) of the VAT Act.
Metal
Fine Gold
Weight
15.55
g
Purity
Gold 999.9/1000
Diameter
28
mm
Legal tender
EUR 50
Manufacturer
Münze Österreich
Country
Austria
Series
Vienna Philharmonic
Packaging
Protective capsule
The coin is designed by Thomas Pesendorfer, chief engraver of the Austrian Mint. The obverse depicts the famous Goldener Saal organ of the Vienna Musikverein, known worldwide for the Philharmonic's New Year's concerts. The inscription "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH" stands above it, as well as the weight, type and purity of the metal, the year of issue, and the face value. The reverse presents a composition of eight characteristic orchestral instruments: a cello in the centre, four violins on both sides, and in the background - a horn, bassoon and harp and the inscription "WIENER PHILHARMONIKER" in a semicircle. Interestingly, since the year of the first issue, the motif of the Vienna Philharmonic coins has always been the same. In 2002, the face value changed from 1000 shillings to 50 euros. Since then, the only thing that has changed is the year of the issue.
The Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) was found in 1194. The event that marked its beginning was the payment of a ransom of 12 tons of silver by England for the release of King Richard the Lionheart. It was paid to the Duke of Austria Leopold V Babenberg, who decided to start minting silver coins using a part of this silver. That laid the foundation of the Austrian Mint, which for more than 825 years now continues to create coins of exceptional artistic value and craftsmanship. Today, the Mint manufactures one of the most popular fine gold coins in the world - the Vienna Philharmonic.
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Orders received by 3 p.m. on working days and chosen payment method cash on delivery or credit card are processed and shipped on the same day. Orders received after 3 p.m. or during the weekend, are processed and despatched on the next working day.
Each shipment has the "Check" option. In case the customer decides to return the order, the delivery and return costs are at the expense of the customer.
You can also get your order from the Bulmint showroom in Plovdiv at 24 Otets Paisiy Str. or in Sofia st 1 Oborishte Str.