Sales of Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coins Set Record.

Sales of Austrian Gold Philharmonic coins top combined sales of Perth Mint gold coins and one ounce American Gold Eagle coins through the first nine months of 2015.

Sales of Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coins Through September 30, 2015

Sales of Austrian Gold Philharmonic coins have set an annual record in just nine months. While the U.S., Canadian and Perth Mints are experiencing record silver demand and shortages, Europe’s largest seller of gold coins is selling record amounts of gold.

Through September 30, 2015, the Austrian Mint has sold 850,700 ounces of gold Weiner Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic) coins, surpassing the 2009 record of 835,700.

The Austrian Mint has sold a record 850,700 ounces of gold Weiner Philharmoniker coins through September 30, 2015

Sales of Vienna Philharmonic gold coins through the first nine months of 2015 have surpassed combined sales of the popular one ounce American Gold Eagle and Perth Mint gold coins.

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Golden Eagle Coins

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Description: Obverse: picture of the Musikverein, the music auditorium where the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra resides along with the German words “REPUBLIK OSTERREICH” (“Austrian Republic”) and “1UNZE GOLD 999.9” (“1 ounce gold”)

Reverse: pictures of musical instruments including a violin, harp, flute, cello, bassoon, and French horn and the German words “WIENER PHILHARMORIKER” (“Vienna Philharmonic”)

Composition/Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams)/.9999 gold (24K)

Face value: 100 EUR

Designer:Thomas Pesendorfer

Mint Location: Vienna, Austria (no mint mark)

Years Minted:1989-present

Sales of Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coins Through September 30, 2015

Lower silver prices have driven record sales at the U.S., Canadian and Perth Mints. Silver sales at the Austrian Mint are trending higher than last year's pace, but are not headed towards the record 17,873,700 ounces sold in 2011.*

Through September 30, 2015, sales of Weiner Philharmoniker silver coins are a healthy 5.3 million.

Sales of Austrian Vienna Silver Philharmonic coins have risen over last year's level, but have not experienced the same surge as the U.S., Canadian and Perth Mints.

Silver sales at the U.S. and Perth Mints are heading towards records, while the Austrian Mint sales of silver are modest.

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Golden Eagle Coins

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Description: Obverse: picture of the large pipe organ in the Musikverein, a concert hall that is home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the German words "REPUBLIK OSTERREICH" ("Austrian Republic") and "1UNZE FEINSILBER" ("1 ounce pure silver.")

Reverse: picture of musical instruments including four violins, cello, harp, bassoon, French horn and flute and the German words "SILBER" ("Silver") and "WIENER PHILHARMONIKER" ("Vienna Philharmonic")

Composition/Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams)/.999 fine silver

Edge: Smooth

Face Value: 1.50 Euro

Designer: Thomas Pesendorfer

Mint Location: Vienna, Austria (no mint mark)

Years Minted: 2008-present