Buy a Monster Box of 500 Austrian Philharmonic silver coin at Gainesville Coins. The Austrian Silver Philharmonic is one of the most popular silver bullion coin series today.
The Silver Philharmonic is a relative late comer among modern silver bullion coin series, having first been minted in 2008. The Austrian Mint added the Silver Philharmonic to build on the popularity and widespread success of its Gold Philharmonic bullion coin series. The Silver Philharmonic has been quick in becoming one of the most recognizable 1 oz silver bullion coins today.
The design of the Silver Philharmonic celebrates Austria’s rich musical heritage, and is virtually identical to the Gold Philharmonic. On the rear is the Vienna’s Great Organ in the famed Vienna concert hall. The front of each coin depicts a number of classical instruments. The fine level of detail of the Silver Philharmonic makes it a favorite for discerning silver bullion investors.
The Austrian Mint sits as one of the oldest mints today. The Silver Philharmonic contains 1 troy ounce of .999 pure silver, and is a legal tender coin of Austria.
Coin Specifications (1986 to Present)
- Diameter: 37.0 mm
- Thickness: 3.2 mm
- Face Value: 1.5 Euro
- Edges: Reeded
- Purity: .999 fine silver
- Gross Weight: 31.103 gm
Rear/Reverse
The reverse of each Philharmonic coin depicts the great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna’s concert hall (Muskverien), home of the world renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The coin’s designer is well known artist, Thomas Pesendorfer. The rear of the coin also includes the inscription for the year, country of origin, the coin’s 1.5 EUR legal tender value, and the coin’s silver weight.
Front/Obverse
The obverse or the front of the Silver Philharmonic shows a montage of classical music instruments including a string bass, cellos, violins, a bassoon, harp, and Viennese horn. The inscription on the obverse includes the word “silver” and “Orchestra” in German.
The Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coin is IRA eligible
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Austrian Silver Philharmonic Fun Facts
The Austrian Mint traces its origins to 1194 when an enormous silver ransom was paid to free England’s King Richard the Lionhearted after being taken prisoner on his return from the crusades.