0.5 oz Gold Philharmonic

Gold Philharmonic –

One of the most popular coins from the European continent is the Austrian Gold Philharmonic. Introduced in 1989, this coin series has spanned the transition from Austrian schillings to the unified Euro currency used in the European Union. Today it remains as one of the top-selling gold bullion coins in the market. Right now, ½ oz Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

The Gold Philharmonic has a fineness of 999,9. Initially the coin was issued in 1 ounce and 1/4 ounce, now it is available in 1/2 ounce,1/10 ounce and since 2014 in 1/25 ounce. The selling price floats with the up-to-date gold prices in addition to a small surcharge. The Gold Philharmonic is of particular importance especially in North America and Japan. Since 2008, the Vienna Philharmonic is also available in silver, and since 2016 also in platinum.

Design of the Gold Coin

The motif on the gold coin is always the same apart from the year of mint: The front of the Vienna Philharmonic gold coin features the famous big pipe organ of the golden hall at the Wiener Musikverein. The reverse features instruments of the Viennese orchestra — a horn, a bassoon, a harp, four violins and a cello in the middle.