The silver Wiener Philharmoniker is named after the world-famous orchestra of the same name. After the great success of the gold Philharmoniker, it was decided in 2008 to mint the coin in silver as well. For banks and investors, the Philharmoniker is an interesting investment next to the Maple Leaf and the Silver Eagle.
The silver Philharmoniker is a coin produced by the Austrian mint since 2008. The coins are entirely dedicated to the world-famous Wiener Philharmoniker orchestra, as the large organ of the orchestra is displayed on the obverse, together with the text Republic of Austria and the face value of €1.50.
The coin contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver, which is also stated on the coin itself. The year of production is also struck on the face of the coin. On the reverse of this silver coin are depicted various instruments of the Philharmoniker orchestra and the text 'Wiener Philharmoniker'.
What is special about this silver coin is that the edge is not ribbed, but smooth. The diameter of the Philharmoniker coin is 37 millimeters on the small side for a troy ounce coin, the thickness of the coin is 3 millimeters. The silver Philharmoniker coin is packed in plastic tubes of 20 pieces, but you can of course also buy the coins individually. If you want to buy silver for a larger amount, you can also order a sample box of 500 coins. In the case of the Philharmoniker, the box itself is made of plastic and provided with a security seal from the mint.
The Wiener Philharmoniker is a symphony orchestra founded in 1842. According to experts, it is one of the most famous orchestras in the world and shares the top spot with the Berliner Philharmoniker in Germany and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Characteristic of this orchestra is the large organ, which is also depicted on the coin.
The silver Philharmoniker is an interesting investment coin, because it is relatively cheap compared to other coins. Investing in physical silver can be done with these coins, as they are easy to trade and accepted by gold traders worldwide. The premium is relatively low, because they are minted in large numbers.
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Fine weight | 1 Troy Ounce (31.1 Gram) |
Dimensions | Ø 37 mm x 3.2 mm |
Purity / Content | 999/1000 - 99.9% Silver |
Condition | New |
Country of Origin | Austria |
Year of issue | 2025 |
Mint House | Münze Österreich (The Austrian Mint) |
Packaging | Plastic tube 20 pieces, coins per 500 in a sample box |
Safety features | No |
Legal tender | Yes |
Face value | 1,50 euro |
Tax (VAT) | 21% VAT applicable |
Insured shipment possible | Yes, at a location of your choice |
Pick-up available | Yes, in Alkmaar or Rotterdam |
Storage possible | Yes, in the Netherlands |