Designed 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 script
Latin
Obverse lettering
2008
HUMAN RIGHTS
FI K
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 EURO
LL
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Mint
(FI) Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage
2008 FI - - 1 500 000 2008 FI - BU set - 29 600 2008 FI - Proof - 22 500