The Vienna Philharmonic coin is struck in pure gold, 999.9 fine (24 karats). It has the largest diameter 1-ounce pure gold coin in the world. According to the World Gold Council, it was the best-selling gold coin worldwide in 1992, 1995 and 1996.

A design of musical instruments representing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the test Wiener Philharmoniker ("vienna Philharmonic"), can be seen onthe reverse side of the coin.

The subject of the observe is the great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna's Musikverein, the convert hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The face value in euros, the weight, alloy purity and year are also inscribed on this side of the coin.

The Vienna Philharmonic coin is the only European legal tender gold coin produced on a large scale, and it is the only regular issued bullion coin denominated in Euros.