Vienna Philharmonic 1 troy ounce: value, premium and specifications
The one-ounce Vienna Philharmonic is an Austrian bullion coin containing 31.10 grams of fine gold. This page combines the mint’s official specifications with Gold Update’s latest stored reference price and explains the additional costs that matter when comparing offers.
Technical data from the primary source
The specifications come from Austrian Mint AG. They are maintained separately from the dynamic reference price and published only after editorial review.
- Fine-gold weight
- 31.1 g / 1 troy ounce
- Fineness
- Au 999,9
- Diameter
- 37 mm
- Face value
- 100 Euro
- First issued
- 1989
- Issuer
- Austrian Mint AG
Separate material value from the dealer price
The material value above multiplies Gold Update’s stored gold reference by the coin’s fine-gold content. It is a useful comparison basis, not a purchase quote. A dealer price may also cover minting, sourcing, hedging, verification, margin, delivery and insurance.
The premium is the difference between the complete dealer price and the material value measured at the same time. Because gold prices change continuously, both values should use matching timestamps wherever possible.
Four checks before buying
- Compare the total price including delivery and any insurance, not only the advertised coin price.
- Calculate the premium in money and as a percentage of the material value shown at the same time.
- Read the delivery time, payment method, price-fixing terms and identity checks before ordering.
- Consider buy-back terms and a realistic difference between retail and resale prices.
A low price alone proves neither reliability nor fast delivery. Certifications, memberships and buyer protection should be relied on only where they can be verified for the specific dealer.
Frequently asked questions
How much fine gold is in a one-ounce Vienna Philharmonic?
According to the Austrian Mint, the coin contains 31.10 grams, or one troy ounce, of gold at a fineness of Au 999.9.
Why is a dealer’s price higher than the gold value alone?
The material value is typically supplemented by minting, dealer spread, price risk, logistics, insurance and delivery. The complete final price is therefore the useful comparison.
Is the EUR 100 face value the coin’s actual value?
No. The face value identifies the coin as legal tender in Austria, but it is normally far below the coin’s gold and market value.
Source and review status
Product specifications last reviewed on 29 July 2026. Dynamic prices are loaded separately under the documented Gold Update methodology.