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Austria, Silver - Bullion, Vienna Philharmonic - 2008, 1.50 Euro
Composition: Silver (1oz .9999 pure)
Diameter: 37mm
Mintage: 7,773,000
Obverse: The Vienna Musikverein's Golden Hall pipe organ. Designed by Thomas Pesendorfer.
Reverse: Various instruments of the Vienna Philharmonic, including the Viennese horn, bassoon, harp, four violins, and a cello. Designed by Thomas Pesendorfer.
This silver bullion coin is named for the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra and is minted by the Austrian Mint. The 1oz silver version was introduced in 2008 and is now the highest minted and most well-known silver bullion coin from Europe. This silver coin utilizes the same design as the gold bullion coins the Austrian Mint has produced since 1989.
I'm a musician and audiophile, so naturally I love the music theme chosen for this coin. According to the Austria Mint's literature, music is "a harmonious ambassador whose language is understood the world over." A sentiment I agree with, rendered in a design I feel is very attractive.