"Capitals of the EU" Complete Set

A beautiful collection in honour of the 27 capital cities of the European Union.

After the Second World War, the leaders of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands wanted to create a political and economic union, to help ensure lasting peace in Europe.

In 1951, these six founding members signed the Treaty of Paris, establishing the European Coaland Steel Community, the first in a series of treaties aiming to improve cooperation between the countries. On 1st November 1993, the Maastricht Treaty came into force, officially forming the European Union and establishing European citizenship. Membership of the EU grew to include 28 European countries, with 19 members adopting a single European currency - the Euro. On 31st January 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union, it was the end of an era after 47 years of membership.

Each stunning strike in the 'Capitals of the European Union 2021' complete set has been minted in the highest quality 'Proof' and is layered with 24-carat gold. Strictly limited to just 1,999 complete collections worldwide, this exclusive set is a highly sought-afteredition amongst collectors.