Because security in everyday life is crucial to collective well-being, NATO aims to guarantee the freedom and security of its member states through political and military means. The cooperation seems more relevant than ever, now that Sweden has joined NATO as the 32nd member state . Reason enough to reflect on the 75th anniversary of this organization. The Royal Mint of Belgium is now issuing an exclusive silver 10 euro coin in honor of 75 years of NATO.
 
75 years of NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an international and intergovernmental organization that was founded after the Second World War. The basis can be found in the joint defense of various Western countries against external threats, especially from the communist power bloc in the East. The basis is the North Atlantic Treaty signed in Washington DC on April 4, 1949.
 
NATO headquarters in Brussels
After previous locations in London and Paris, NATO headquarters or NATO HQ has been permanently based in Brussels since 1967. All political and administrative functions, such as the North Atlantic Council (NAC), the Office of the Secretary General of NATO and the offices of the national delegations of the 31 Member States, offices of the liaison officers and diplomatic missions of 19 partner countries, the central administration, the international secretariat and the international military general staff are housed here - on the A201 near Brussels Airport.
 
NATO's military headquarters has also been located in Belgium since the departure from France. This is still called Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) despite the fact that it also provides a home for the Allied Command Operations , responsible for global NATO military operations. This military headquarters is deliberately not located too close to Brussels, but 80 km further south in Casteau, near Mons. This is not only for the sake of safety, but also to give the region a boost.
 
A silver coin to reflect on 75 years of the Atlantic Pact.
On the image side you will find the NATO emblem, projected over a globe and made up of several dots to emphasize the intergovernmental aspect of the organization. Shown is the abbreviation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in English, Dutch and French. The anniversary itself was also written out in these three languages. Circular text: NATO * NATO * OTAN * 75 YEARS * YEARS * ANS, with the NATO star as spacing each time. Order the silver Proof 10 euro coin '75 years of NATO' quickly, there are only 3,000 numbered copies worldwide!