Austrian Gold Philharmonic 1/4 oz
| Dealer | Price | Premium | Stock | Updated | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MMMonument Metals | $1,204.44 | +3.0% over spot | Out of stock | 6 hours ago | |
HBHero BullionBest | $1,224.61 | +4.8% over spot | In stock | 6 hours ago | |
PPimbex | $1,229.89 | +5.2% over spot | In stock | 6 hours ago | |
BBGASC | $1,290.62 | +10.4% over spot | In stock | 6 hours ago |
- MMMonument MetalsBest$1,204.44+3.0% over spotOut of stock6 hours agoView Deal
- HBHero Bullion$1,224.61+4.8% over spotIn stock6 hours agoView Deal
- PPimbex$1,229.89+5.2% over spotIn stock6 hours agoView Deal
- BBGASC$1,290.62+10.4% over spotIn stock6 hours agoView Deal
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Specifications
- Weight
- 1/4 oz
- Purity
- .9999
- Mint
- Austrian Mint
- Country
- Austria
- First struck
- 1989
About the Austrian Gold Philharmonic
The Austrian Gold Philharmonic is struck by the Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) and has been Europe's best-selling gold bullion coin for most of its run since 1989. It is one of the highest-volume sovereign issues in the world, and the only legal tender bullion coin denominated in euros after the 2002 currency switchover from Austrian schillings.
The design has not changed since launch. The obverse shows the Great Organ of the Vienna Musikverein concert hall, which is home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The reverse shows an arrangement of orchestral instruments, including a violin, cello, harp, French horn, bassoon, and Vienna horn. The mint deliberately skipped the usual monarch-on-the-obverse convention and made the music itself the subject of the coin.
Philharmonics are produced in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and 1/25 oz sizes. Every size is .9999 fine gold, with no copper or silver alloy. That makes the coin softer than a Krugerrand or a Gold Eagle, so handling matters a bit more if resale condition is part of your plan.
Premiums on the 1 oz coin are consistently low for a sovereign-mint product. The Austrian Mint distributes aggressively to European wholesale partners, and that competitive supply chain pushes pricing down across US dealers as well. For stackers who want sovereign trust without paying an Eagle-level premium, the Philharmonic is usually the answer.
Fractional Philharmonics carry higher premiums per ounce than the 1 oz, which is the standard pattern across all fractional gold. The 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz are the most commonly stocked fractionals in the US market. The 1/2 oz and 1/25 oz show up less often and tend to need a wider dealer search.
Legal tender denominations sit on the obverse in euros: 100 EUR for the 1 oz, 50 EUR for the 1/2 oz, 25 EUR for the 1/4 oz, 10 EUR for the 1/10 oz, and 4 EUR for the 1/25 oz. The face value is symbolic, not a real fallback, since the gold content is worth far more than the euro number stamped on the coin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the current premium on Austrian Gold Philharmonic 1/4 oz?
The lowest premium right now is +4.8% over spot at Hero Bullion ($1,224.61). The table above ranks every dealer by premium so the best deal is at the top.
Which dealer has the cheapest Austrian Gold Philharmonic 1/4 oz?
Hero Bullion currently has the lowest total price at $1,224.61. We compare every dealer on a freshness-filtered 24-hour window so rankings reflect live market prices.
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