1/10 oz Gold Vienna Philharmonic 2026
- Austrian Mint: 800 years of tradition
- Highest purity: 999.9/1,000
- Elegant design: Organ and instruments
- Austrian MintMinted by one of the world's oldest mints
- Highest purityBrilliant Uncirculated and checked under strict quality controls
- Elegant designViolins, horn, harp and cello struck razor-sharp
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Münze Österreich
An orchestra on a tenth of an ounce of gold.
Since October 1989, Münze Österreich has issued the Wiener Philharmoniker in gold.
You are looking at the side with the instruments.
The organ in the Golden Hall
One side of the coin shows the organ in the Great Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, often called the Golden Hall (Goldener Saal).
Its case forms a single whole with the hall, and the silent pipes of its façade still come from the first organ. Behind it today stands the hall’s fourth organ, the work of the Vorarlberg firm Rieger, in place since 2011. The first was presented in 1872, and Anton Bruckner improvised on it.
The inscription REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH and the face value make the Philharmoniker legal tender in Austria.
In the Golden Hall, the Wiener Philharmoniker play their New Year’s Concert.
Today it is broadcast to more than 150 countries. According to the orchestra, around 50 million people watch.
Five sizes, one design
1oz
37 mm
100 euros
1/2oz
28 mm
50 euros
1/4oz
22 mm
25 euros
1/10oz
16 mm
10 euros
1/25oz
13 mm
4 euros
The Big Phil
1,000 ounces of gold
For the coin’s 15th birthday, in 2004, Münze Österreich struck fifteen Philharmoniker coins of 1,000 ounces of gold each. At the time, the Big Phil entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest gold coin in the world.
The instruments
The other side shows instruments of the orchestra the coin is named after. Above them are the words WIENER PHILHARMONIKER.
The design is the work of Thomas Pesendorfer, later chief engraver at Münze Österreich. It has remained the same since it was first struck, in gold, silver and platinum.
The Vienna horn
Top left, with its coils and its wide, sweeping bell.
The bassoon
Slender and standing tall, between the horn and the neck of the cello.
The harp
Top right. Its strings reach down to the string instruments.
The string instruments
In the centre, the cello, with two more string instruments on either side.
All details enlarged from a product photo.
From the Vienna Mint to the Philharmoniker
1194
A ransom
According to tradition, the history of the Vienna Mint begins in this year, with the ransom for King Richard the Lionheart of England.
1835
At the Heumarkt
The Hauptmünzamt am Heumarkt is built to plans by Paul Sprenger and completed in 1838. The Philharmoniker is still struck here today.
1989
The first Philharmoniker
The Hauptmünzamt becomes Münze Österreich AG, a subsidiary of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank. On 10 October, a Wiener Philharmoniker in gold is sold for the first time, initially as one ounce and as a quarter ounce.
On one side the organ, on the other the instruments.
In between, fine gold.
Münze Österreich has dedicated the Wiener Philharmoniker to music.
1/10 oz fine gold · fineness 999.9 · 16 mm · face value 10 euros
Fineness, diameter and face value per coin as stated by Münze Österreich.
The golden classic from Vienna: 1/10 oz Gold Vienna Philharmonic 2026
- Investment goal: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and value preservation, plus 1/10 ounce size for compact crisis protection
- Design: The obverse features the majestic organ of the Vienna Musikverein, framed by classical instruments such as violins, harps, a French horn, a bassoon, and the central violoncello
- Material / Fineness: Purest gold with an impressive fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by the renowned Austrian Mint
- Country of origin: Austria
- Special feature: The only bullion coin with a Euro face value, official legal tender in Austria
- Tax: Tax-exempt pursuant to § 25c UStG
- Packaging: Elegant single capsule or convenient tube of 10
Since its first issue in 1989, the Gold Vienna Philharmonic coin has embodied the perfect symbiosis of musical tradition and solid investment. With the 2026 edition, you're choosing a true classic among gold coins!
Timeless elegance meets the finest minting artistry
When you hold this 1/10 oz gold coin in your hands, you immediately sense its exceptional quality. The intricately detailed depiction of the instruments on the obverse – an artful arrangement of violins, harp, French horn, bassoon, and the prominent violoncello – is a testament to Austrian precision craftsmanship. Every single string, every valve is rendered with crystal-clear sharpness.
The reverse impresses with the world-famous organ of the Golden Hall at the Vienna Musikverein. Below this architectural masterpiece, you'll find all the essential details: the weight of 1/10 oz, the exceptional fineness of 999.9, the mint year 2026, and the face value of 10 euros. The inscription "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH" majestically crowns this side.
"Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, debt is the money of slaves." – Norm Franz
Why invest in the Vienna Philharmonic right now?
In times of economic uncertainty, savvy investors seek stable assets. Gold has proven itself as the ultimate store of value over millennia – no paper currency in history has ever come close to this precious metal. While central banks around the world keep their money-printing presses running, gold remains scarce and in high demand.
- Perfect denomination: At 1/10 ounce, ideal for regular savings
- Highest liquidity: Globally recognized and tradable at any time
- Tax advantages: VAT-exempt and tax-free to sell after a one-year holding period
- Crisis-proof: Physical gold survives any currency reform
A masterpiece of Austrian minting artistry
The Austrian Mint, one of the oldest mints in the world, guarantees the highest quality with its over 800-year-old tradition. Every single Philharmonic coin undergoes strict quality controls. The result: a flawless, Brilliant Uncirculated coin with a diameter of exactly 16.00 mm and a fine weight of 3.11 grams of pure gold.
The compact size makes this coin the ideal entry point into the fascinating world of precious metals investment. It fits into any safe, any safe-deposit box – and still offers full protection against inflation and currency turbulence.
Your benefits at a glance
- Worldwide recognition and acceptance
- Official legal tender in Austria
- Highest possible fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Secure packaging in an elegant coin capsule
- Perfect for systematic wealth building
- Crisis-proof and protected against inflation
The Vienna Philharmonic is not just a coin – it's a statement. A commitment to true values, to stability and security. While other forms of investment fluctuate, gold retains its intrinsic value. It is the only form of money that has endured for 6,000 years.
Secure your piece of musical perfection in gold now! The 1/10 oz Gold Vienna Philharmonic 2026 – your smart decision for a golden future.
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