Austrian Gold Philharmonics are pure gold bullion coins that are also recognized as legal tender, and thereby guaranteed as to content, weight, and purity by the Austrian government. Containing 1 troy ounce of pure 9999 Fine (24 karat) gold, the Philharmonic’s face value was shown in Austrian shillings until December 31, 2001, after which the denominations were converted to Euros, of which the one-ounce coin is worth €100. This face value plus the weight, gold purity, and mintage year grace the coin’s reverse (tails side.) Read More