1 oz Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coin (Dates Vary)

Introduction

The 1 oz Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coin combines one troy ounce of .999 fine silver with a design celebrating Austria's renowned musical heritage. Struck by the Austrian Mint and backed as Austrian legal tender, the Silver Philharmonic is a recognizable European bullion coin. Dates vary based on available inventory.

History

The Austrian Mint introduced the Silver Vienna Philharmonic in 2008, expanding the Philharmonic bullion series beyond its original gold format. The silver coin became the first euro-denominated silver bullion coin and has been issued annually since its debut.

Unlike bullion series that introduce new artwork each year, the Silver Philharmonic retains the same music-inspired design created by Thomas Pesendorfer. Each coin carries a face value of 1.50 euros and contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The specific year received will vary according to available inventory.

Design

The obverse depicts the Great Organ in the Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein, home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Inscriptions identify the issuing country, silver weight and purity, year of issue, and 1.50 euro denomination.

The reverse features an arrangement of orchestral instruments associated with the Vienna Philharmonic, including a cello, violins, harp, Vienna horn, and bassoon. The inscription WIENER PHILHARMONIKER identifies the celebrated orchestra that inspired the series.