The Silver Vienna Philharmonic is struck by the Austrian Mint at one ounce (31.1035 g) with a fineness of 999. Its buyback value follows the fine weight times the day's spot price, plus a market premium.
The Vienna Philharmonic (Wiener Philharmoniker) is the Austrian Mint's silver investment coin. It weighs one troy ounce (31.1035 g) at a fineness of 999, about 31.07 g of fine silver. Its designs show the organ of the Golden Hall at the Musikverein and a set of orchestral instruments.
It is a widely distributed bullion coin in Europe and denominated in euros, making it a benchmark on the continental market. Its interest lies in its metal content; like other investment ounces, it is not meant to carry a strong numismatic premium outside special editions.
The metal value is calculated as: 31.1035 g × 0.999 × the day's silver price. The world spot is the same for every buyer; the gap between two offers comes from the professional's margin and the coin premium, generally moderate for such a widely distributed ounce.
To judge a buyback offer, compare it with the fine weight times the current spot. Our silver buyback page helps weigh up professionals. The calculation logic is the same as for the Silver Maple Leaf: only the premium may vary slightly.
The Philharmonic's premium depends on supply and demand, packaging and the coin's condition. A coin in its original capsule or tube, uncleaned, is generally better valued than a scratched or tarnished one. Cleaning adds nothing to the fine weight and may degrade the surface.
At buyback, the professional authenticates the coin (weight, dimensions), identifies the year, then applies its schedule. Payment is made by bank transfer or cheque above cash limits, with ID and register entry. Keep your proof of purchase, useful for the tax treatment of resale.
The Silver Vienna Philharmonic is struck at a fineness of 999, weighing one troy ounce (31.1035 g), i.e. about 31.07 g of fine silver.
Yes. Like other investment ounces, it trades close to its metal value (fine weight × spot), less the professional's margin, with a moderate market premium.