Important notice: The €2 coin “200th Anniversary of the Birth of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour” in proof quality is available exclusively in this set. The official Italy 2010 proof set contains the complete denomination series from 1 cent to €2 in proof quality, the key 2010 Cavour €2 coin (only in this set), and the silver €5 coin “100th Anniversary of Alfa Romeo” (only in this set). Cavour was one of the leading figures of the Risorgimento and stood at the birth of united Italy; the issue commemorates his important statesmanlike legacy. Alfa Romeo represents a century of Italian design, technology and motoring tradition.
Country: Italy • Year: 2010 • Quality: Proof • Contents: 1c–€2 (Proof) + €2 “Cavour 1810–2010” (Proof – only in this set) + €5 “100 Years of Alfa Romeo” (Proof – only in this set) • Silver coin: Ag 925/1000, 18.00 g, 32 mm • Mintage: 5,000 pieces.
