Purchase the Austrian Silver Philharmonic coin by the roll and save. Gainesville Coins is pleased to offer the Austrian Philharmonic silver coin, among the most popular silver bullion coin series today.
In 2008, the Austrian Mint added the Silver Philharmonic to its popular Gold Philharmonic bullion coin series. Today, the Silver Philharmonic is one of the most recognizable 1 oz silver bullion coins in the world.
The design of the Silver Philharmonic celebrates Austria’s rich cultural heritage. On the reverse of each coin is the Vienna’s Great Organ in the famed Vienna concert hall. The Obverse of each coin contains a collection of classical instruments.
The Austrian Mint is one of the oldest operating 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 the Silver Philharmonic features 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 Thomas Pesendorfer. The reverse 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 of the Silver Philharmonic contains finely detailed 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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Packaging
Individual Silver Philharmonics are shipped in plastic flips. Orders in multiples of 20 are delivered in original mint tubes. Orders in multiples of 500 are delivered in sealed gray mint boxes, also known as monster boxes.
Austrian Silver Philharmonic Fun Facts
The Austrian Mint traces its roots back 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.