Finland · 2008 · 2 Euro
Finland €2 Diritti Umani 2008 — Value and Rarity
Full sheet for Finland's 2008 €2 commemorative Diritti Umani: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.
Description of the 2 Euro Diritti Umani 2008
The Finnish commemorative two euro coin from 2008 was issued for the 60th Anniversary of Human Rights. Minted and released on 24/10/2008.
On the Obverse of this 2 euro coin from Finland, there is a large Heart with the figure of a man with one 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, we find on the right the Mint's symbol (the Cornucopia), on the left the identifying mark of Finland FI, and in the center the K as the signature of the engraver Tapio Kettunen
Surrounding the central part are 12 five-pointed stars, symbolizing the European countries.
Author: Tapio Kettunen
On the Reverse, the Common Face is impressed with the nominal value as for all other two Euro coins.
Edge: Along the finely milled thickness, the words: SUOMI FINLAND are engraved in incuse followed by three lion heads.
Coin specifications
| Country | Finland |
|---|---|
| Coin type | Commemorative coin |
| Subject | Diritti Umani |
| Denomination | 2 euro |
| Year | 2008 |
| Material | Bi-metallic — outer ring: copper-nickel; core: nickel brass / nickel / nickel brass |
| Diameter | 25,75 mm |
| Thickness | 2,20 mm |
| Weight | 8,50 g |
Mintage and rarity
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | — | 1.500.000 | 1.447.900 + 29.600 Fdc + 22.500 Fs |
Market value
Value:
- Here is the value of the commemorative two Euro coins from Finland minted in 2008 for Human Rights: it has a value of about €5.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2008 Finland Diritti Umani €2 worth?
Listed BU value: €5. Mintage: 1.447.900 + 29.600 Fdc + 22.500 Fs.
What is the mintage of the 2008 Diritti Umani coin?
Catalog mintage: 1.447.900 + 29.600 Fdc + 22.500 Fs.
Is the 2008 Diritti Umani €2 rare?
Catalog rarity C — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.
Who designed the 2008 Diritti Umani €2?
Designer: Tapio Kettunen.
When was the Diritti Umani coin issued?
Issue date listed: 24/10/2008.
Where can I find all Finnish commemoratives?
In the Finlandia pillar catalog: /euro-coins/finland/2-euro-commemoratives/
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€2 commemoratives from European states:
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- Malta €2, San Marino €2
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- Spain €2, France €2, Monaco €2
- Slovenia €2, Lithuania €2, Latvia €2, Croatia €2
- Austria €2, Netherlands €2
- Cyprus €2, Ireland €2, Estonia €2
- Andorra €2, Slovakia €2, Finland €2
- Belgium €2, Luxembourg €2, Portugal €2
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