24,854.82 USD
| SKU | 62e11f9d14fd5 |
| Weight | 311.050 Grams / 10.000 Oz |
| Serial Number | No |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Packaging | Plastic Slip |
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The tube of 10 x 1-ounce gold philharmonics contains ten pieces of classic gold coins cast made using advanced technology. The front of the coin bears an image of the giant pipe organ found at the Vienna concert hall. The obverse is also inscribed with the weight, finer level, year of manufacture, and face value. The words “Republik Osterreich” appear on the front.
The back of the coin bears an image of a collection of instruments used by the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The instruments include four violins, a harp, a bassoon, and a horn. The words “Weiner Philharmoniker” are written on the back.
Coin Features:
The pioneering gold philharmonic coin was issued in October 1989. The coins became the most successful bullion coin in Europe. Gold philharmonic coins became the best-selling bullion coin worldwide in 1992, 1995, 1996, and 2000. The idea to mass produce the coins for investment purposes was conceived in November 1998 with the change in the Austrian law, which allowed for investing in pure gold coins.
The designers discuss a variety of concepts before settling for the musical instruments. The reason the theme of music was picked is that it’s a universal ambassador. The instruments played by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra were engraved on the coins because they are a classic symbol of music.
Thomas Pesendorfer, the Austrian Mint chief engraver designed the coin. He chose to engrave eight musical instruments on the backside. They included four violins, a cello, a Viennese horn, a bassoon, and the harp. On the front, he placed the Goldener Saal of the Viennese Musikverein. Theophil von Hansen designed the organ and the entire building. The original organ was built by Friedrich Ladegast in 1872.
Gold philharmonic coins are cast in a beautiful design, which makes them popular among investors and collectors. The gold coins are popular in both domestic and international markets. The demand for gold philharmonic coins is so high that if all the coins sold were put together, they’d reach 15,000 meters high. The coin stack would be higher than Mount Everest which stands at 8,850 meters.
Philharmonic coins are the only gold coins to have featured two different face values. When the coins were introduced, they bore a face value in the Austrian Schilling. In 2002, the face value was changed to Euro with the introduction of the common currency in the EU. Hence, the face value of 2,000 ATS was changed to 100 Euros. Investing in the tube of 10 x 1 ounce gold philharmonics gives buyers a chance to buy gold in larger quantities at more favorable premiums. Coins are available for delivery and for secure bullion storage.
