1/2 OUNCE GOLD AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC (RANDOM YEAR)

General Overview
• One of the most popular coins from the European continent, the Austrian Gold Philharmonic was introduced in 1989 and remains one of the top-selling gold bullion coins on the market.
• The ½ oz version debuted in 1994 and is part of the Austrian Mint’s renowned Philharmonic series, celebrated for its exquisite design and .9999 fine gold purity.
• This coin showcases Austria’s cultural heritage through musical symbolism, making it a favorite among collectors and investors alike.

Coin Highlights
• Arrives inside protective plastic
• Available since 1994 in ½ oz weight
• Contains ½ Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition
• Bears a face value of €50 (Euro) backed by the government of Austria
• Obverse includes the Musikverein Pipe Organ
• Reverse features various musical instruments used by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
• Designs from Thomas Pesendorfer

Design Details
Obverse:
• Features the grand pipe organ of the Golden Hall in Vienna’s Musikverein, the concert venue of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
• Inscriptions include “Republik Österreich” along with the coin’s weight, purity, year of issue, and face value in German
Reverse:
• Depicts a harmonious arrangement of musical instruments including a cello, four violins, a Vienna horn, harp, and bassoon
• Encircled by the inscription “Wiener Philharmoniker,” the German term for Vienna Philharmonic

Specifications
• Year: Varied
• Mint Mark: Not Shown
• Purity: .9999
• Manufacturer: Austrian Mint
• Thickness: 1.6 mm
• Diameter: 28 mm
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Face Value: €50 Euro
• Issuing Country: Austria
• Obverse Designer: Thomas Pesendorfer
• Reverse Designer: Thomas Pesendorfer
• Edge Design: Smooth
• Series: Austrian Philharmonic
• CoA: No
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
• Package Dimensions: 1.1 x 1.1 x 0.06 inches
• Metal Weight: 0.50 Troy Ounces