Vienna Philharmonic 1 oz Platinum 2020
The Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic) is the most important orchestra in Austria and one of the more prominent in the world. In a ranking by the prestigious British monthly magazine Gramophone, the Vienna Philharmonic was named one of the five best orchestras in the world, alongside such ensembles as the Berliner Philharmoniker, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra is based in the Musikverein and its members are selected from the Vienna State Opera ensemble. The origins of the Wiener Philharmoniker can be traced back to 28 March 1842, when Otto Nicolai initiated philharmonic concerts with the orchestra of the Imperial Opera. Since 1933, the orchestra has not had a permanent conductor, but has hosted various world-famous musicians in this role. This coin is an ideal alternative to traditional gold and silver due to the fact that the annual extraction of this raw material is only 160 tonnes, which means that at the moment, demand is far ahead of supply. In addition, platinum is a much more durable raw material than gold or silver, which means that coins held for investment purposes will remain completely intact for longer. As an interesting side note, 'the largest producer of platinum in the world is South Africa, where 140 000 kg of this raw material was mined in 2009. The second largest producer in the world in mining production is Russia with 20 000 kg in 2009 The obverse is decorated with the legendary organ of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. We can also read the value, weight, proof and year of the coin from it. The reverse depicts a number of symphonic instruments, i.e. double bass, cello, violin, bassoon, harp and Viennese horn, in an aesthetically pleasing arrangement, bearing the interesting typography of the Wiener Philharmoniker.Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
