Two-euro Commemorative Coin to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

25.06.2008  |  Press release 108/2008

The Ministry of Finance will mint a commemorative coin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Altogether 1,500,000 coins will be issued. The Collector Coin Committee's proposal still needs to be approved by the EU Commission.

The commemorative coin was designed by sculptor Tapio Kettunen. The coin depicts a human being inside a heart. The text HUMAN RIGHTS is also inscribed on the coin. The reverse of the coin is identical to that of normal two-euro coins. An image of the commemorative coin is provided as an attachment to this press release.

The commemorative coins will be issued in October 2008. At least Portugal, Italy and Austria will also mint a commemorative coin in honour of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each country will design a coin of its own choosing.

Inquiries: Mr Raine Vairimaa, Counsellor, Ministry of Finance, tel. 358 9 160 33014

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