2024 Austrian Philharmonic 1/25 oz Gold Coin

The obverse of the coin showcases the great organ found in the Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein, the concert hall where the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs. Above the organ, the words "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH" (Republic of Austria) can be found. Below the organ, you'll find the weight, fineness, year of issue, and denomination of the coin.

The reverse features an assortment of musical instruments representing the orchestra. This includes a Vienna horn, a bassoon, a harp, and four violins centered around a cello. The words "WIENER PHILHARMONIKER" (Vienna Philharmonic) are inscribed above the instruments.

Both sides of this fractional gold coin were sculpted by Thomas Pesendorfer, the chief engraver of the Austrian mint.

2024 1/25 oz Gold Philharmonic Coin Highlights:

• Minted and backed by the government of Austria.
• Contains 1/25 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
• Smallest fractional gold coin in the series.
• The obverse depicts the pipe organ in the Vienna Musikverein’s Golden Hall.
• The reverse of the coin shows various instruments of the Vienna Philharmonic, including the violin, bassoon, harp and Vienna horn.
• Face value of €4 Euro

The Austrian Philharmonic Fractional Gold Coins merge the world of music and gold into a single piece of art. Its rich design, which pays homage to Austria's deep musical heritage, combined with its purity and recognition, has cemented its position as a favored choice among both investors and collectors.

The Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin was first introduced in 1989 by the Austrian Mint in Vienna, one of the world's oldest mints with over 800 years of coin-production experience.

The Austrian Mint

The Austrian Mint ("Münze Österreich" in German), is located in Vienna, Austria is responsible for minting the country's legal tender coins and has a rich history that spans over eight centuries.

The Austrian Mint's origins trace back to 1194 when Richard the Lionheart paid 12 tons of silver to Duke Leopold V of Austria as a ransom. This vast quantity of silver is said to have given birth to the mint, as it provided ample raw material for coin production for years to come.

Today, the Austrian Mint is equipped with state-of-the-art coin production technology, ensuring the quality and precision of its products. It also employs a team of artists, engravers, and technicians who work together to design and produce coins that are both beautiful and technically impeccable.

The most internationally recognized coin from the Austrian Mint is the Vienna Philharmonic bullion coin, available in gold, silver, and platinum. It's one of the world's best-selling bullion coins.

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