The official Italy 2009 euro coin set in proof quality was issued in a mintage of 5,500 pieces and contains the complete denomination series from 1 cent to €2 in proof quality, the 2009 €2 coin “10 Years of the Euro – EMU” in proof quality and the silver €5 coin “World Swimming Championships Rome” in proof quality. The common “10 Years of EMU” issue commemorates the start of monetary union in 1999 and the arrival of the euro as a single currency; the sporting coin highlights the world championship in Rome. Important: the “10 Years of the Euro – EMU” €2 coin in proof quality is available exclusively in this set.
Country: Italy • Year: 2009 • Quality: Proof • Contents: 1c–€2 (Proof) + €2 “10 Years of the Euro – EMU” (Proof – only in this set) + €5 “World Swimming Championships Rome” (Proof – only in this set) • Silver coin: Ag 925/1000, 18.00 g, 32 mm • Mintage: 5,500 pieces.
