The Vienna Philharmonic is the only bullion coin in the world that is denominated in euros.The Vienna Philharmonic pure gold bullion coin is one of the most successful investment coins in the world.
The Austrian Mint situated in the heart of Vienna is the minting authority for Austria which meanwhile looks back to a history of 800 years.
The Vienna Philharmonic pure gold coin is named in honor of the world renowned orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic. Fittingly, the design on one side of the icon features a bouquet of instruments, including: the string bass, cellos, violins, a basson, a harp and a Vienna horn.
The other side of the coin depicts the great organ of the Golden Hall in Vienna, home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and site of the annual New Year's Day Concert that is televised around the world. The face value in euros, and the country of issue "Republik Osterreich", the Republic of Austria, certifying its legal tender status, as well as the purity of 999.9 and the gold weight shown in ounces.
The international recognition of its standing in the world of numismatics is testified to by the choice of the Austrian Mint to be one of the five mints to issue official coins for the International Olympic Committee for the centennial celebrations of the Olympic movement. For the purpose of the continuous quality improvement of its products, in 2001 the Austrian Mint was ISO Quality Certified.
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