1½ Euro (Vienna Philharmonic)
Austria • 1½ Euros • Silver (.999) • 2008–2026
- Denomination
- 1½ Euros
- Issuer
- Austria
- Struck
- 2008–2026
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Euro
- Weight
- 31.1 g
- Diameter
- 37 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 3159 · Schön 348
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Where it came from
The 1.5 Euro Vienna Philharmonic coin was introduced by the Austrian Mint in 2008 as a bullion investment piece. Minted in fine silver, this coin was designed to commemorate the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, serving as both a legal tender instrument and a collector's item that highlights Austrian cultural heritage. It stands as the first silver bullion coin denominated in Euros, representing a significant milestone in the post-introduction era of the European common currency.
The design, created by the chief engraver of the Austrian Mint, Thomas Pesendorfer, features a harmonious arrangement of orchestral instruments on the reverse, including a cello, violin, harp, and Vienna horn, while the obverse displays the Great Organ found in the Musikverein's Golden Hall. This aesthetic choice was intended to capture the elegance and prestige of the orchestra, and upon its release, the coin was highly praised by numismatists and investors alike for its clarity of design and high purity, eventually becoming one of the most widely recognized silver coins in the European market.
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