Germany has unveiled what they are calling “Europe's most expensive Christmas tree.” Made up of over 2,000 gold coins and topped with one giant coin, the sparkly showstopper is said to be worth US$2.4 million.
Going on display at the Pro Aurum’s Munich Goldhouse, the tree was made by gold dealer Pro Aurumour in cooperation with the Austrian Mint. In total, it contains 138 pounds (63 kilograms) of pure gold, consisting of 2,018 solid gold one-ounce Vienna Philharmonic coins and a giant 20-ounce coin that has been put in place of a star. The spectacular nine-and-a-half foot (three-meter) tree took over an hour to construct and will be on display until December 15.
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