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⚫ | The '''Vienna Philharmonic coins''' are seven [[bullion coin|bullion]] [[coin]]s struck annually by the [[Austria]]n [[Austrian Mint|Mint]]. Six of the coins are composed of .9999 fine [[gold]], while one is made of [[silver]]. It was the best-selling coin worldwide during [[1992]], [[1995]], and [[1996]]. |
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− | These coins are [[legal tender]] solely within Austria, unlike the other Austrian commemorative euro coins, which are legal tender throughout the entire [[Eurozone]]. Its bullion value surpasses its face value, and is therefore intended for collectors. |
+ | These coins are [[legal tender]] solely within Austria, unlike the other Austrian commemorative euro coins, which are legal tender throughout the entire [[Eurozone]]. Its bullion value surpasses its face value, and is therefore intended for collectors. |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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+ | All of the denominations, with an exception of the [[Austrian 1.5 euro coin|1.5 euro]] denomination, are composed of .9999 fine gold. The design for the coins was made by Austrian artist, [[Thomas Pesendorfer]] (1952–). On each coin's [[obverse]] is an image of the Golden Hall organ from the {{wp|en|Musikverein}}, along with the coin's value and year of minting. Displayed on each coin's [[reverse]] is a {{wp|en|cello}}, {{wp|en|harp}}, {{wp|en|bassoon}}, {{wp|en|French horn}}, and two {{wp|en|Viola|violas}} and {{wp|en|Violin|violins}}. Above this is an inscription, reading "WIENER PHILHARMONIKER". |
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+ | | '''Image''' || '''Value''' || '''Composition''' || '''Mass''' || '''Diameter''' || '''Thickness''' |
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+ | | [[File:Austria 1.5 euro 2008.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 1.5 euro coin|€1.5]] || .9999 [[silver]] || 31.103 g || 37 mm || 3.2 mm |
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+ | | [[File:Philharmonic 10 euro 2007.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 10 euro coin|€10]] || rowspan="9"|.9999 [[gold]] || 3.121 g || 16 mm || rowspan="2"| 1.2 mm |
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+ | | [[File:Philharmonic 25 euro 2007.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 25 euro coin|€25]] || 7.776 g || 22 mm |
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+ | | [[File:Philharmonic 50 euro 2007.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 50 euro coin|€50]] || 15.552 g || 28 mm || 1.6 mm |
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+ | | [[File:Wiener Philharmoniker coin.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 100 euro coin|€100]] || 31.103 g || 37 mm || 2 mm |
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+ | | [[File:Philharmonic 200 schilling 2001.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 200 schilling coin|S200]] || 3.121 g || 16 mm || |
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+ | | [[File:Philharmonic 500 schilling 2001.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 500 schilling coin|S500]] || 7.776 g || 22 mm || |
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+ | | [[File:Philharmonic 1000 schilling 1998.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 1000 schilling coin|S1000]] || 15.55 g || 28 mm || 1.6 mm |
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+ | | [[File:Philharmonic 2000 euro 2009.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 2000 euro coin|€2000]]/[[Austrian 2000 schilling coin|S2000]] || 31.103 g || 37 mm || 2 mm |
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+ | | [[File:Austria_100000_euros_obverse.jpg|110px|center]] || [[Austrian 100,000 euro coin|€100,000]] || 31.103 kg || 370 mm || 20 mm |
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+ | ==References== |
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+ | *{{Wikipedia-link|en|Euro gold and silver commemorative coins (Austria)}} |
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+ | *[http://www.wikicoins.com/Vienna_Philharmonic_Coin Vienna Philharmonic Coin – Wikicoins] |
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+ | [[Category:Austrian schilling]] |
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The Vienna Philharmonic coins are seven bullion coins struck annually by the Austrian Mint. Six of the coins are composed of .9999 fine gold, while one is made of silver. It was the best-selling coin worldwide during 1992, 1995, and 1996.
These coins are legal tender solely within Austria, unlike the other Austrian commemorative euro coins, which are legal tender throughout the entire Eurozone. Its bullion value surpasses its face value, and is therefore intended for collectors.
Description[]
All of the denominations, with an exception of the 1.5 euro denomination, are composed of .9999 fine gold. The design for the coins was made by Austrian artist, Thomas Pesendorfer (1952–). On each coin's obverse is an image of the Golden Hall organ from the Musikverein, along with the coin's value and year of minting. Displayed on each coin's reverse is a cello, harp, bassoon, French horn, and two violas and violins. Above this is an inscription, reading "WIENER PHILHARMONIKER".
Image | Value | Composition | Mass | Diameter | Thickness |
€1.5 | .9999 silver | 31.103 g | 37 mm | 3.2 mm | |
€10 | .9999 gold | 3.121 g | 16 mm | 1.2 mm | |
€25 | 7.776 g | 22 mm | |||
€50 | 15.552 g | 28 mm | 1.6 mm | ||
€100 | 31.103 g | 37 mm | 2 mm | ||
S200 | 3.121 g | 16 mm | |||
S500 | 7.776 g | 22 mm | |||
S1000 | 15.55 g | 28 mm | 1.6 mm | ||
€2000/S2000 | 31.103 g | 37 mm | 2 mm | ||
€100,000 | 31.103 kg | 370 mm | 20 mm |