Italy 2€ 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2008 — commemorative coin

Italy · 2008 · 2 Euro

Italy €2 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2008 — Value and Rarity

Name: Italy €2 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2008 — Value and Rarity
Brand: Italia
Price: 3.50 EUR
Availability: InStock

Full sheet for Italy's 2008 €2 commemorative 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.

Description of the 2 Euro 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2008

2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2008 Sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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.

Coin specifications

Country	Italy
Periodo	Unione Europea (dal 2002)
Coin type	Commemorative coin
Subject	60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Denomination	2 euro
Year	2008
Edge	‘2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★'
Bordo	Finemente Rigato
Material	Bimetallica. Parte esterna: rame-nichel; parte interna tre strati: nichel-ottone, nichel, nichel-ottone.
Diameter	25,75 mm
Forma	Rotonda
Allineamento	(0°)
Thickness	2,20 mm
Weight	8,5 g , interno 4,5g

Mintage and rarity

Year	Mint	Mintage	Notes
2008	Roma	2.500.000	2008 · Comune · Roma · R · – · – · 2.500.000

Market value

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

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2008 Italy 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights €2 worth?

Listed BU value: €3.50. Mintage: 2008 · Comune · Roma · R · – · – · 2.500.000.

What is the mintage of the 2008 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights coin?

Catalog mintage: 2008 · Comune · Roma · R · – · – · 2.500.000.

Is the 2008 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights €2 rare?

Catalog rarity Comune — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.

Where was the 2008 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights coin minted?

Mint listed on this page: Roma.

What year is the 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights coin from?

Issue year: 2008.

Where can I find all Italian commemoratives?

In the Italy pillar catalog: /euro-coins/italy/2-euro-commemoratives/

Where can I sell a 2008 60 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights €2?

Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.

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