Vienna Philharmonic 1/4oz Gold Coin 2018
Münze Österreich
The Austrian Mint is over 825 years in operation and mints a large variety of high-quality gold and silver coins and bars. The most popular is the Vienna Philharmonic series.
The ¼ oz fractional size Vienna Philharmonic 2018 has arrived! The Vienna Philharmonic gold coin series is one of the most popular coin programs in the world. Fractional size gold coins, like the ¼ oz Philharmonic, provide lower price points than the traditional 1 oz size.
These coins are beautifully designed and are easy to buy and sell almost anywhere in the world.
Product Specifications
The ¼ oz Gold Philharmonic is 99.99% pure gold and is produced by the Austrian Mint. The Vienna Philharmonic gold coin series is available in 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz and 1/10 oz.
The Key specifications for the ¼ oz size are listed below:
Weight: ¼ oz
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Nominal Value: 25 Euro
History & Design
The Vienna Philharmonic was introduced in 1989. The coin was first minted in only two sizes: 1 oz and ¼ oz. In 1991 the 1/10 oz size was added and in 1994 the mint introduced the ½ oz Philharmonic.
The coin is named after the renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Wiener Philharmoniker). The motif side of the coin shows the instruments of the orchestra which include a horn, bassoon, harp, cello (in the middle), 2 violas and 2 violins.
The value side depicts the pipe organ in the Golden Hall, where the world famous New Years eve concert takes place. The design was created by Thomas Pesendorfer, the Chief Engraver of the Austrian Mint.
Austrian Mint
The Austrian Mint is based in Vienna and is known for its technological advances in the production of bullion coins. It is also one of Europe’s oldest mints.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Austrian Mint
Country of origin: Austria
Carat: 24K
Gold: 99.99%
Fineness: 999.9/1000
Alloy: Gold
Weight: 1/4 oz
Scratch Resistance: Poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Issuer | Austrian Mint |
| Manufacturer | Münze Österreich |
| Series | Philharmonic |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2018 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 25 Euro |
| Thickness | 1.20 mm |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per Tube |