2 Euro 2008 Commemorative Coins

In 2008, Belgium issued a commemorative coin dedicated to Human Rights, marking the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It was released on 1/06/2008.

The Obverse of this 2 Euro coin from Belgium features a vertically positioned rectangle with a sphere engraved at the top and the number 60 at the bottom. The rectangle is wrapped in an ornamental ribbon that intertwines to form wavy lines.
Above this graphic representation, the year 2008 is inscribed, while below, in four lines, the inscription UNIVERSAL / DECLARATION / OF / HUMAN RIGHTS.

On the left, the symbol of the Belgian Mint, the Archangel Gabriel with the cross, is followed by the inscription in an arc BELGIQUE–BELGIE–BELGIEN, and finally, the symbol of the Director of the Mint, Romain Coenen, which is a scale.

Value:

• The value of this bimetallic 2 Euro coin from Belgium minted in 2008 and dedicated to Human Rights is €2.

Value of the 2 Euro Belgium 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 2€
• All commemorative coins from Belgium: 2 Euro Belgium
• Coin page: Human Rights

The Finnish commemorative two euro coin from 2008 was issued for the 60th Anniversary of Human Rights. Minted and issued on 24/10/2008.

On the Obverse of this 2 euro coin, there is a large Heart with the figure of a man with a hand on his chest. At the top is the year 2008 and at the bottom under the heart is an inscription that resembles an engraving on a rock that reads: HUMAN RIGHT’S. Also at the bottom of the coin, to the right is the mint mark (the Cornucopia), to the left the identifying mark of Finland FI and in the center the K as the signature of the engraver Tapio Kettunen

Around the central part, the 12 five-pointed stars are distributed in a circular pattern, symbolizing European countries.

On the Reverse, the Common Side is impressed with the nominal value as for all other two Euro coins.

Edge: Along the finely milled thickness, the words: SUOMI FINLAND are incised in relief followed by three lion heads.

Value:

• Here is the value of the Finnish commemorative two Euro coins minted in 2008 for Human Rights: it has a value of about €5.

Value of the 2 Euro Finland 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 5€
• All commemorative coins from Finland: 2 Euro Finland
• Coin page: Diritti Umani

One of the first French commemorative coins of 2008 is dedicated to the Presidency of the European Council.

On the Obverse, inside the copper-nickel planchet, the inscription in capital letters is engraved on 6 lines: 2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE RF.
The number 8 of the inscription 2008 is partially engraved on the outer planchet of the coin, RF stands for République Française and the two symbols engraved at the bottom center are the mint mark and that of the Director of the Mint. In the outer crown of the coin, made of copper and nickel, the 12 five-pointed stars of the European Union are distributed.
On the Reverse, the new map of Europe extended to the new countries and without borders between states.

Value: The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2008 has a value of 2€

Value of the 2 Euro France 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 2€
• All commemorative coins from France: 2 Euro France
• Coin page: Presidenza del Consiglio

The German €2 commemorative coin from 2008 is dedicated to another city, Hamburg, specifically to the St. Michael's Church. It was minted and issued on 01/02/2008.

The Obverse, the National Side, features a depiction of the front view of St. Michael's Church with its majestic bell tower, beneath the inscription HAMBURG, with the initials of the engraver on the right and the mint mark (A/D/F/G/J) at the top.
The outer ring made of copper and nickel displays the year of minting 2008 at the top, flanked by 6+6 stars, symbolizing the Eurozone countries. Additionally, below is the inscription BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND, which means Federal Republic of Germany in German.

The Reverse features the Common Side of the European Union countries.

Value:

• The 2008 commemoratives from Germany dedicated to Hamburg and St. Michael's Church have a value of €2

Value of the 2 Euro Germany 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 2€
• All commemorative coins from Germany: 2 Euro Germany
• Coin page: Hamburg: “Chiesa di San Michele ad Amburgo”

We come to a coin of significant social and humanitarian value, the 2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2008. This specific coin was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

On the Obverse, the coin features two figures, one male and one female, united by an olive branch (a symbol of peace), a spike (a symbol of nourishment), and a cogwheel (a symbol of labor).

At the bottom, the inscription 60° HUMAN RIGHTS is present, with the monogram of the Italian Republic above it, enclosed by barbed wire symbolizing the right to freedom. To the right, there is the mint mark and the engraver's signature, while in the center is the year of minting. Surrounding the coin are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

Value: The value of the 2 Euro Italy 2008 coin, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, is €3.00.

Value of the 2 Euro Italy 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 3€
• All commemorative coins from Italy: 2 Euro Italy
• Coin page: 60 Anni Dichiarazione Universale Diritti dell’Uomo

Castello Château de Berg (2008).

Estimated value: 4€

Value of the 2 Euro Luxembourg 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 4€
• All commemorative coins from Luxembourg: 2 Euro Luxembourg
• Coin page: Castello Château de Berg

Let's move on to another Portuguese coin, this one is from 2008 and was minted in honor of the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Issued on 22/09/2008.

On the Obverse of these 2 euro Portuguese coins, the Atlantic Ocean is stylized in a geometric design. In the shining horizon like the sun, the Coat of Arms of Portugal appears centrally, below the inscription PORTUGAL and further below the date of issue of the coin: 2008.

On the lower part of the coin, around the central disc, the inscription 60 ANOS DA DECLARAÇÃO UNIVERSAL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS is engraved. At the top right, the signature of the artist Esc. J. Duarte and the mint mark INCM are engraved.
Surrounding the central disc are arranged in a circle the stars that make up the logo of Europe.

The Reverse, the opposite side of the bimetallic coin, features the Common Side with the nominal value of 2 euros.

Edge: 7 castles and 5 coats of arms.

Value:

• The bimetallic €2 Commemorative coin from Portugal minted in 2008 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is valued at €3.50

Value of the 2 Euro Portugal 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.50€
• All commemorative coins from Portugal: 2 Euro Portugal
• Coin page: Diritti Umani

The 2 Euro Commemorative San Marino 2008 coin was issued for the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.

On the Obverse, we can see the representation of five stylized human figures that represent the five different cultures present in Europe. Just below them are four books that represent the sacred texts recognized by the communities. At the top, we find the inscription SAN MARINO with the minting year 2008, while at the bottom is the inscription EUROPEAN YEAR OF INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE. To the left is the R of the mint and to the right is the signature of the author Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini.

Author: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

Value:

• The value of the 2 Euro Commemorative San Marino 2008 coin, created in honor of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, is €55.

Value of the 2 Euro San Marino 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 55€
• All commemorative coins from San Marino: 2 Euro San Marino
• Coin page: Intercultural Dialogue

The next coin commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Primoz Trubar, a Slovenian religious figure well-known and appreciated in his homeland.

On the Obverse, the coin features the effigy of Primoz Trubar facing left. To the left of his portrait are two inscriptions in an arc. The first reads “PRIMOZ TRUBAR” while the second includes the dates “1508 – 1586”, which correspond to the dates of birth and death of the religious figure.

To the right, also in an arc, is the inscription SLONEIJA 2008. As usual, the outer part of the coin displays the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

On the Reverse, the coin is identical to any other 2 Euro coin.

Value:

• The Slovenian €2 commemorative coin from 2008 for the 500th anniversary of the birth of Primoz Trubar has a value of €3.50.

Value of the 2 Euro Slovenia 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.50€
• All commemorative coins from Slovenia: 2 Euro Slovenia
• Coin page: 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Primoz Trubar

Another coin dedicated to a very important historical and religious figure. Specifically, we are talking about Saint Paul and the coin that commemorates 2000 years since his birth.

On the Obverse, the coin depicts the scene of the conversion of Saint Paul on the road to Damascus. In the foreground, Saint Paul is shown on his horse, startled by a sudden light. In the background, we can see Damascus itself. To the left, the inscription “CITTÀ DEL VATICANO” is present, while to the right is “ANNO SANCTO PAULO DICATO”.

Also on the right, we find the year of minting, the mint mark, and the name of the designer, while further down are the initials of the engraver. Surrounding the design are the usual 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states, while on the Reverse, the coin is identical to the other 2 Euro coins.

Estimated value: 60€

Value of the 2 Euro Vatican 2008

• The coin has an indicative value of 60€
• All commemorative coins from Vatican: 2 Euro Vatican
• Coin page: San Paolo