2 Euros Declaration of Human Rights

€4,292.00
IssuerFinland
Year2008
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Tapio Kettunen
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#143, Schön#144
Obverse descriptionDesigned by sculptor Tapio Kettunen, the coin depicts a human being inside a heart and, underneath it, the inscription ‘HUMAN RIGHTS’. ‘FI’ for Finland, ‘K’ for the sculptor as well as the mint mark appear at the bottom of the inner part of the coin, and the year of issue, 2008, at the top. The 12 stars of the European Union are shown on the outer ring.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering2008 HUMAN RIGHTS FI K
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint(FI)
Mint of Finland (Suomen
Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage2008 FI - - 1 500 000
2008 FI - BU set - 29 600
2008 FI - Proof - 22 500
Catalog ID6265213520
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