Bullion coins from Europe
VIENNA PHILHARMONIC (1989-) by the Austrian Mint
Mik Woodgate2021-10-30T21:52:12+01:00Launched back in 1989 in gold form, the Austrian Wiener Philharmoniker soon became the premier European bullion coin and one of the big three alongside the American Eagle and the Canadian Maple Leaf ranges. Joined in 2008 by a 1oz silver coin, and in February 2016 by a 1oz platinum, it's also one of the very few to have offered all three of the major precious metals with the same design. Both sides of the coin were designed by the Austrian Mint’s chief engraver, Thomas Pesendorfer. The reverse face depicts eight orchestral instruments: four violins, a cello, a Viennese [...]