Euro proof sets


Euro proof sets are proof sets of the coins of the Euro. Proof coins were originally coins minted to test the dies used in the coin minting process and to archive sets of coins minted every year. Modern proof sets are minted in higher numbers and are sold to the public and numismatists for collecting. Modern proof coins are often minted using special processes in order to make the coins more aesthetically pleasing. Mints in countries in the European Union who use the Euro often make proof sets of the upcoming year's Euro coins. Sets from these countries are listed below.

Austria

YearMintageContents
2002 10,000 1c-€2
2003 25,000 1c-€2
2004 20,000 1c-€2
2005 20,000 1c-€1 + €2CC
2006 20,000 1c-€2
2007 20,000 1c-€1 + €2CC
2008 15,000 1c-€2
2009 15,000 1c-€2

Belgium

YearMintageContents
1999 15,000 1c-€2
2000 15,000 1c-€2
2001 15,000 1c-€2
2002 15,000 1c-€2
2003 15,000 1c-€2
2004 15,000 1c-€2
2005 3,000 1c-€2
2006 3,000 1c-€2
2007 3,000 1c-€2
2008 2,500 1c-€2
2009 1,500 1c-€2

France

YearMintageContents
1999 15,000 1c-€2
2000 15,000 1c-€2
2001 15,000 1c-€2
2002 21,453 1c-€2
2003 40,000 1c-€2
2004 20,000 1c-€2 + €5 coin
2005 10,000 1c-€2 + €5 coin
2006 10,000 1c-€2 + €5 coin
2007 7,500 1c-€2 + €15 coin
2008 7,500 1c-€2 + €15 coin
2009 7,500 1c-€2 + €15 coin
20109,0001c-€2 + €15 coin
20119,0001c-€2 + €10 coin
2012Unknown.Unknown.
20137,500Unknown.
20147,5001c-€2 + 10€
20157,5001c-€2 + 10€
20167,5001c-€2 + 10€
20177,5001c-€2 + 10€

Germany

YearMintageContents
2002 500,000 1c-€2
2003 600,000 1c-€2
2004 530,000 1c-€2
2005 425,000 1c-€2
2006 375,000 1c-€2 + €2CC
2007 375,000 1c-€1 + €2CC + €2CC
2008 350,000 1c-€2 + €2CC
2009 250,000 1c-€2 + €2CC + €2CC

Ireland

YearMintageContents
2006 5,000 1c-€2
2007 10,000 1c-€2 + €2CC
2009 5,000 1c-€2 + €2CC