Wiener Philharmoniker vs. Australian Kangaroo
The European Wiener Philharmoniker and the Australian Australian Kangaroo – two first-class investment gold coins with a fineness of 999.9/1000 Au. Let’s compare them.
The comparison at a glance
| Parameter | Wiener Philharmoniker | Australian Kangaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Mint | Münze Österreich (Austria) | The Perth Mint (Australia) |
| Fineness | 999.9/1000 Au | 999.9/1000 Au |
| Face value currency | EUR | AUD |
| Design | organ and musical instruments (fixed) | kangaroo (changes every year) |
| Sizes available (GOLDU) | 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, 1 oz | 1/10, 1/2, 1 oz |
| VAT | exempt in the EU (investment gold) | exempt in the EU (investment gold) |
Fixed or changing design
The Philharmoniker has a design proven over decades that never changes – reassurance and easy recognition. The Kangaroo refreshes its kangaroo motif every year, which can appeal to collectors. The history of the kangaroo design is covered in Australian Kangaroo: The Story of a Coin That Changes Every Year.
The mints
Behind the Philharmoniker stands Münze Österreich, behind the Kangaroo The Perth Mint – both state-backed, LBMA-accredited and with an excellent reputation.
Available sizes
The Philharmoniker also comes in a 1/4 oz size, which investors looking to split their portfolio more finely will appreciate.
Which one to choose?
As investments they are equivalent. Choose according to your preference for the design (fixed or changing) and the sizes. You can buy the Wiener Philharmoniker 1 oz as well as the Australian Kangaroo 1 oz. For another comparison, see Wiener Philharmoniker vs. Britannia. For a comparison of the Kangaroo with the British coin, see Britannia vs. Australian Kangaroo.
About the author
Adolf Baumann, analyst at Baumann Group a.s. (GOLDU), has been working with precious metals for over 30 years. He has seen euphoria, crashes and panic on the markets – and he still enjoys it. He explains in plain language what moves the price of gold and silver and how to handle them without unnecessary mistakes. His weakness? He refuses to wear a suit.
