Pre-Owned Austrian Philharmonic 1/2oz Gold Coin - Mixed Dates
The Austrian Philharmonic 1/2oz Gold Coin features a portrait of the Great Organ in Vienna's Concert Hall, Musikverein, on the obverse. The reverse of the coin features portraits of various instruments, representing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. It also details the year-date, weight, fineness and the monetary denomination. - Each coin weighs 15.55g and is 999.9 Fine Gold. - Minted by The Austrian Mint. - VAT Free. - Dimensions: Diameter: 28.00mm Thickness: 1.60mm. - Coins are of mixed years. **Other Information** The Vienna Philharmonic, often shortened to just Philharmonic, was first produced in 1989. The 1oz Gold Coin has a face value of 2,000 Austrian schillings (ATS). In 2002 the Philharmonic's face value was changed to Euro. It is the only European coin with a face value in Euros. The popularity of the Vienna Philharmonic grew quickly: in 1990, the coin was the best selling in Europe and second in the world. The Austrian Mint produce coins according to demand, therefore production varies from year to year accordingly. However design on the coin remains the same each year. Unlike the smooth edge of the Silver Philharmonic coin, the gold coin has a reeded edge. The reverse of the coin shows instruments of the Vienna Philharmonic, including Vienna horn, bassoon, harp, and four violins centered on a cello. Both designs were produced by the chief engraver of the Austrian Mint, Thomas Pesendorfer. The photograph shows the type of coin you will receive, not the exact item. Pre-owned coins are selected from those currently available in stock and as such we cannot specify which date you will receive.