There are 500 coins in each of the 25 Austrian Silver Philharmonic tubes. Consequently, we recommend the Philharmonic to educated customers as a silver bullion coin at this time.
An image of the "Great Organ" in Vienna's "Golden Hall," the concert hall where the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs, can be found on the coin's reverse side.
There are 25 boxes containing 500 Austrian Silver Philharmonics in each tube. An Austrian Mint box, also known as a "beast box," is included with orders of 500 coins or more. The dimensions of each box are 8.5 by 8.5 by 3.
In 2008, the Austrian Mint began producing pure.999 fine silver bullion coins known as Silver Austrian Philharmonics. Each coin is the same weight—one troy ounce—of pure silver and has a diameter of 1.457 inches or 37 millimetres. They are nearly identical to the bullion coins of the Gold Philharmonic; that is, 37 millimetres versus 32.7 millimetres for American Eagles and 3.83 millimetres versus 2.83 millimetres for South African Krugerrands, in addition to a density of 2 millimetres versus 2.83 millimetres for Eagles and Krugerrands, respectively. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is depicted on each Silver Vienna Philharmonic coin, representing Austria's national anthem. A string bass, cello, violin, bassoon, harp, and Viennese horn are displayed on the coin's obverse side. These instruments represent Austria's extensive musical and cultural heritage. An image of the "Great Organ" in Vienna's "Golden Hall," the concert hall where the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs, can be found on the coin's reverse side.
Consequently, we recommend the Philharmonic as a silver bullion coin to knowledgeable customers at this time.
The Austrian Mint has a fascinating and lengthy history. It was made in 1194 with the goal of making Richard the Lionhearted of England's release a success. The English monarch had been recorded by Austria's Duke Leopold V as he attempted to flee the region following a disagreement during the Crusades. The Austrian Mint has been producing exceptional coins for more than 800 years.
