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

La commemorativa finlandese da due euro del 2008 è stata voluta per il 60° Anniversario dei Diritti Umani. Coniata ed emessa il 24/10/2008.

Al Dritto di questa moneta da 2 euro finlandia un grande Cuore con dentro la figura di un'uomo con una mano al petto. In alto il millesimo 2008 e in basso sotto il cuore una scritta che sembra un'incisione su una roccia dove si legge: HUMAN RIGHT’S. Sempre nella parte bassa della moneta troviamo a destra il simbolo della Zecca (la Cornucopia), a sinistra la sigla identificativa ella Finlandia FI e al centro la K come firma dell'incisore Tapio Kettunen

Attorno alla parte centrale sono distribuite circolarmente le 12 stelle a cinque punte, che simboleggiano i Paesi Europei.

Al Verso è impressa la Faccia Comune con il valore nominale come per tutte le altre monete da due Euro.

Contorno: Lungo lo spessore finemente zigrinato sono incise in incuso le parole: SUOMI FINLAND seguite da tre teste di Leone.

Valore:

• Ecco il valore dei due Euro commemorativi della Finlandia coniati nel 2008 per i Diritti Umani : ha un valore di €5 circa.

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

Una delle prime monete commemorative Francesi del 2008 è quella dedicata alla Presidenza del Consiglio Europea.

Al Dritto, all'interno del tondello ottonato, è incisa la scritta in caratteri maiuscoli e su 6 righe: 2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE RF.
Il numero 8 della scritta 2008 è in parte inciso sul tondello esterno della moneta, RF sta per Repubblica Francese e i due simboli incisi in basso al centro sono il simbolo della Zecca e quello del Direttore di Zecca. Nella corona esterna della moneta, quella in rame e nichel, sono distribuite le 12 stelle a 5 punte dell'Unione Europea.
Al Verso la nuova mappa dell'Europa estesa ai nuovi paesi e senza confini tra gli stati.

Valore: I 2 Euro Commemorativi Francia 2008 hanno un valore di 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

La moneta da 2 Euro Commemorativi San Marino 2008 realizzata per dell’Anno Europeo del Dialogo Interculturale.

Al Dritto possiamo notare la rappresentazione di cinque figure umane stilizzate che rappresentano le cinque diverse culture presenti in Europa. Subito sotto di loro ci sono quattro libri che invece rappresentano i sacri testi riconosciuti dalle comunità. In alto troviamo la scritta SAN MARINO con il millesimo di conio 2008 mentre in basso quella ANNO EUROPEO DEL DIALOGO INTERCULTURALE. A sinistra la R della zecca di conio e a destra la firma dell'autore Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini.

Autore: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

Valore:

• Il valore della moneta 2 Euro Commemorativi San Marino 2008 , nata in onore dell’ Anno Europeo del Dialogo Interculturale è di €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: Dialogo Interculturale

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