GOLD COINS
Austrian Gold Philharmonic - 1oz
Prices based on a London Gold Fix price of £1005.13,
last updated 10:57:02 on 18/05/2012
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | £1,095.57 |
All prices listed include VAT except gold products which are VAT exempt.
Description
Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin - 1oz. For larger quantities please telephone for a price.
The Austrian Philharmonic gold bullion coin is struck in pure gold, .9999 fine. It was originally made as a bullion investment coin. However, because of it's proof-like shine it inevitably ends up as a collector's coin. According to the World Gold Council, it was the best-selling gold coin worldwide in 1992, 1995 and 1996.
Obverse
Displayed on the obverse side of the Austrian Vienna Philharmonic gold bullion coin is the great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna's Musikverein, the Concert Hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Inscribed along the top of the gold bullion coin is "REPUBLIK OSTERREICH" (Republic of Austria). This side of the coin also displays the face value in euros, the weight, purity and year of issue.
Reverse
The reverse side of the Austrian Philharmonic Gold Bullion Coin was designed by Thomas Pesendorfer. The design is a combination musical instruments that make up the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The text "WIENER PHILHARMONIKER" ("Vienna Philharmonic"), is displayed across the top of the gold coin.
Note: Before joining the European Union in 2001 the Austrian Philharmonics gold bullion coin were valued in schillings. From 2002 to the present day, the bullion coin has been valued in euros (€).
