Germany raises "Europe's most expensive" Christmas tree

<p>They may look like their chocolate cousins but these gold coins are the real thing.</p><p>2,018 of them have been used to construct a festive showstopper in the reception of a Munich gold dealer.</p><p><img src="https://imedia-peoplesdaily.pdnews.cn/up/cms/www/201812/04135801e2no.jpg" title="VCG125290142_00004.jpg" alt="VCG125290142_00004.jpg"/></p><p><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">Video source: VCG</span></p><p>The Austrian Mint made the coins and they&#39;ll be on display until December 15.</p><p>This is one tree which won&#39;t be left up over Christmas when no one&#39;s in the office to keep an eye on it. Its makers are calling it Europe&#39;s most expensive Christmas tree. As Sonia Legg reports, Munich gold dealer Pro Aurum has constructed a festive shows stopper out of 2,018 gold coins topped with a glittering golden star, which the firm says is worth 2.3 million euros.</p><p><br/></p>