European Union Coins

Explore our collection of European Union coins, issued by The Royal Mint to mark key milestones in the United Kingdom’s relationship with Europe. This unique category spans over four decades of commemorative coinage, celebrating the UK’s journey from joining the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973 through to its withdrawal from the European Union in 2020.

The collection includes a range of UK £2 and 50p commemorative coins, issued in gold, silver, piedfort, proof, and brilliant uncirculated formats. These coins commemorate significant political and historical moments such as the 1973 EEC accession, the 1992–1993 UK EU Presidency, the 1998 25th Anniversary of EU membership, and the 2020 Brexit withdrawal coin series.

Notable releases include the 1973 “Hands” EEC coin, the 1998 EU Presidency 50p, and the 2020 Brexit 50p coins, which feature designs symbolising both unity and transition. Many of these coins were issued in strictly limited mintages, with premium proof and gold editions highly sought after by collectors of modern political and historical UK coinage.

This category represents one of the most politically significant eras in British numismatics, capturing the evolving relationship between the UK and Europe through official Royal Mint commemorative designs.

Whether you collect modern British £2 coins, EU-themed commemoratives, or politically historic coin series, this collection offers an important snapshot of UK-European history in precious metal form.