The Silver Vienna Philharmonic was first released in 2008; with a face value of 1.5 Euros and a silver purity of .999, each coin weighting 31.103 grams or one ounce. The coin generaly features a harmonious design of musical instruments representing the world famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on the reverse of the coin, and the image of the great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna's concert hall (Musikverein) on the obverse. The design of the Silver Vienna Philharmonic is identical to the gold philharmonica that have been produced since 1989.