| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Dimensions | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Fabienne Courtiade |
| In circulation to | 17 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#1213, Gad#551, F#276, Schön#540 |
| Obverse description | A right profile portrait of René Cassin, principal author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is surrounded by the words: `RF René Cassin Déclaration Universelle des Droits de l`Homme`. Below, a representation of the Palais de Chaillot, place of the signature of the Declaration on December 10, 1948, and the dates: `1948 1998`. |
| Obverse script | Latin (cursive) |
| Obverse lettering | René Cassin
RF
Déclaration
Universelle
des Droits de l`Homme
1948
1998 (Translation: Universal Declaration of Human Rights.) |
| Reverse description | In an octagon, the face value is inscribed on a globe, under which are engraved two palms, and above which one reads the motto: `Liberty Equality Fraternity`. |
| Reverse script | Latin, Latin (cursive) |
| Reverse lettering | Liberté Egalité Fraternité
2 F
1998 (Translation: Liberty, equality, fraternity.) |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1998 - (fr) F. 276/2 - 5 000 013 1998 - Essai - 1 850 |
| Catalog ID | 9683960860 |
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