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Commemorative coin of the Principality of Andorra, 2018, minted in 75,000 copies. Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Minted at the Madrid Mint.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized tree growing from seven steps, symbolizing the seven administrative parishes of Andorra (Canillo, Encamp, Ordino, La Massana, Andorra la Vella, Sant Júlia de Lòria and Escaldes-Engordany). The steps simultaneously form the branches of a tree symbolizing humanity, from which grow 30 leaves, representing the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the center, the inscription "ANDORRA 2018" is engraved vertically. Around the image, the Catalan inscription "70 ANYS DE LA DECLARACIÓ UNIVERSAL DELS DRETS HUMANS" (70 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights). On the outer ring, there are 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix. A map of Europe without internal borders, on the left, the denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right, a map. On the outer ring, there are 12 stars of the EU. On the band, there is a groove with the inscription "2 ★ ★", repeated six times.
Historical context
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a historic document adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948 at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris by resolution 217 A (III). The Declaration consists of a preamble and 30 articles and, for the first time in history, proclaimed universal rights that belong to every person - civil, political, economic, social and cultural. Although the Declaration is not legally binding on states, it has inspired numerous constitutions (including the Andorran one of 1993, article 5 of which expressly recognizes its validity in Andorra), international treaties and founding documents of human rights organizations. The day of its adoption - 10 December - is celebrated around the world as International Human Rights Day.