Gold Philharmonic

Gold Philharmonic History

Launched in 1989 by the Austrian Monetary Institute, a public body affiliated with the Austrian National Bank, the ‘Vienna Philharmonic’ is an investment coin that quickly became popular with investors. This coin is the work of engraver Thomas PESENDORFER. The obverse features a representation of the Vienna State Opera (Musikverein), where the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs. Below the engraving are the weight, year of issue, purity and face value of the coin. Above the engraving is the inscription “REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH”. On the reverse side, a cello, four violins, a horn, a bassoon and a harp are intertwined. Above is engraved “WIENER PHILHARMONIKER”.

Gold Philharmonic Price

An important factor affecting the price of a gold Philharmonic coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a gold Philharmonic coin is 31.10g with a fineness of 999.9. This means that a gold Philharmonic coin has a pure gold content of 31.10g. The price of a gold Philharmonic coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

Gold Philharmonic prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new gold Philharmonic coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare gold Philharmonic coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of gold Philharmonic coins in real time. These gold Philharmonic coins have a diameter of 37mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

Gold Philharmonic Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a gold Philharmonic? Gold Philharmonic coins have a face value of 100 Euro. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the gold Philharmonic coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a gold Philharmonic thanks to the public spot price. The value of a gold Philharmonic is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of gold Philharmonic coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are Gold Philharmonic Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are gold Philharmonic coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a gold Philharmonic has 31.10g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a gold Philharmonic is worth quite quickly.