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Arguably one of Europe’s most recognized silver bullion coins, the Austrian Silver Philharmonic consistently attracts attention from collectors and investors. At DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS, we purchase Austrian Silver Philharmonics directly from customers, offering competitive valuations based on the coin’s purity, condition, and rarity. Part of a distinguished series from the Austrian Mint, the Silver Philharmonic is a beautiful coin that reflects Austria’s rich cultural heritage.
The Austrian Silver Philharmonic was introduced in 2008 as an addition to the long-standing Austrian Philharmonic series. The Gold Philharmonic, first issued in 1989, serves as the flagship of this collection. Designed by Thomas Pesendorfer, Chief Engraver of the Austrian Mint, the obverse and reverse designs are consistent across all coins in the series, including gold, silver, and platinum options.
Unlike the Gold Philharmonic, which comes in fractional weights as well as 1 oz coins, the Austrian Silver Philharmonic is exclusively available as a 1 oz .999 fine silver coin. At DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS, we evaluate and purchase these 1 oz coins, ensuring you receive fair market value for your holdings.
The coin’s design pays homage to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. On the obverse, the coin features the pipe organ located in the Musikverein, also known as the Golden Concert Hall, the home of the Vienna Philharmonic in Vienna’s Innere Stadt.
The reverse showcases a collection of musical instruments, with a cello in the center, flanked by violins, harp, flute, bassoon, and French horn. Engravings in German read “Wiener Philharmoniker” on the reverse, while the obverse carries “Republik Österreich” and “1 Unze Feinsilber” along with the year of issue and face value of €1.50. Every coin contains exactly 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
When you sell your Silver Philharmonics to us, we carefully inspect the design, condition, and authenticity to ensure accurate valuations.
The Austrian Mint occasionally publishes annual mintage figures, which give insight into coin availability. From 2008 to 2016, the mintage for Silver Philharmonics was as follows:
During the initial five years (2008–2012), the Austrian Silver Philharmonic sold a total of 54 million coins. At DEIGOLDANDSILVERCOINS, we assess coins from all years, including high- and low-mintage issues, to provide precise buying prices.
Original releases are available in protective plastic capsules, tubes of 25 coins, or Monster Boxes containing 500 coins in 25 tubes. Special editions, such as gilded or colorized coins, come in individual display boxes.
We purchase coins in any packaging condition, whether individual, tube, or Monster Box, offering immediate evaluation and payment.
The Austrian Silver Philharmonic is a highly popular silver bullion coin that also comes in unique variations designed to appeal to collectors. Since there isn’t an annual proof release for the Silver Philharmonic, these special editions often include distinctive features to enhance their collectible value. The two most common variations are:
Gilded Silver: The Gilded Silver Philharmonic features a delicate layer of 24-karat gold applied to key design elements on both the obverse and reverse. This includes the pipe organ on the obverse and the musical instruments on the reverse. While the gold layer is too thin to affect the coin’s intrinsic value, it adds striking visual contrast and increases collector appeal.
Colorized Silver: The Colorized Silver Philharmonic adds subtle, natural tones to the musical instruments on the reverse. For instance, the cello and violins are rendered in wood-like hues to mimic their real-life appearance, creating a visually engaging and collectible coin.
Thomas Pesendorfer drew inspiration from the Vienna Philharmonic, Austria’s cultural icon. The orchestra is housed in the Musikverein and is composed of members selected from the Vienna State Opera, requiring extensive performance experience. Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic has roots in operatic performances dating back to the 1830s.
Owning a Silver Philharmonic connects collectors and investors with Austria’s rich musical heritage. We honor this value when purchasing coins, providing transparent pricing and expert verification.
If you own Austrian Silver Philharmonics, we offer competitive prices and immediate purchase options. Contact our team via email or call + (702) 460-5188 to get a professional evaluation.
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