Gold Twenty-fifth Ounce 2017 Vienna Philharmonic, Coin from Austria - detailed information

Gold Twenty-fifth Ounce 2017 Vienna Philharmonic, Coin from Austria
CoinGold Twenty-fifth Ounce 2017 Vienna Philharmonic

The Vienna Philharmonic (German: Wiener Philharmoniker), often shortened to just Philharmonic or called the Austrian Philharmonic, is a bullion coin of gold, silver, or platinum produced by the Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich). The coin is named for the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra, which inspired the design of both sides. It was introduced in 1989 as a one ounce and a quarter ounce gold coin, to which In later years more sizes and metals were added - including a gold twenty-fifth of an ounce denominated as €4 (4 Euros). Because they are not in the standard circulating denominations (from 1 Euro Cent to €2), the coins are legal tender in Austria only and not in the whole Eurozone. Like any bullion coin though, their actual value is based primarily on the metal content and the spot price of that metal on the commodities markets.

The design on the coin remains the same each year; only the year of issue changes. Both the obverse and reverse were designed by Thomas Pesendorfer, who was the chief engraver of the Austrian Mint between 1993 and 2016.

MintAustrian Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 40,186
Obverse
Austria / Gold Twenty-fifth Ounce 2017 Vienna Philharmonic - obverse photo

The obverse design of the coin features the pipe organ from Goldener Saal (the Golden Hall) in the Musikverein, the concert hall in Vienna where the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra plays.

Around above, the legend REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH (translated from German: Republic of Austria).

In the exergue, the precious metal content 1/25 UNZE GOLD 999.9 (one twenty-fifth of a troy ounce of 99.99% gold), below which the date of issue 2017.

Around below, the nominal face value 4 EURO.

Obverse Inscription REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH 1/25 UNZE GOLD 999.9 2017 4 EURO
Reverse
Austria / Gold Twenty-fifth Ounce 2017 Vienna Philharmonic - reverse photo

The reverse design features an array of musical instruments typical for the orchestra: four violins either side of a cello in the foreground, and the Viennese horn, the bassoon and the harp behind.

Around above, the inscription WIENER PHILHARMONIKER (Vienna Philharmonic).

Reverse Inscription WIENER PHILHARMONIKER
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Gold content (Troy oz): 0.040
Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: loose.

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Gold Twenty-fifth Ounce 2017 Vienna Philharmonic: Details
CountryAustria
CurrencyEuro, Austria
Coin TypeGold Twenty-fifth Ounce (1/25 oz)
Issued2017
Face Value4 (x Euro, Austria)
Total Mintage40,186
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
DesignerThomas Pesendorfer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size13.0000 mm
Mass1.2400 g
OCC IDDKLM-EMKC-MRBQ-ENZB
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Gold Twenty-fifth Ounce 2017 Vienna Philharmonic: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Schön, WeltmünzkatalogAustria Schön# A285
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsAustria KM# 3226