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Commemorative coin of the Kingdom of Belgium, issued on June 1, 2008. Dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Reverse - the common side of the 2 euro coins. Manufacturer - Royal Mint of Belgium.
Obverse
In the center of the coin is a vertically placed rectangle with a ball on top and the number "60" on the bottom - a stylized image of a person. The rectangle is wrapped in a decorative ribbon that intersects and forms wavy lines. Above the graphic image is the year "2008", and below it in four lines - the inscription "UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS". On the left is the mint mark (the helmeted head of the Archangel Michael), and below in a semicircle is the name of the country in the three official languages of Belgium "BELGIE – BELGIQUE – BELGIEN". On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU.
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 is the denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is the map. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU. On the edge is a fine groove with the inscription "2 ★ ★", repeated six times alternately in the obverse and reverse positions.
Historical context
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a historic document adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 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 regardless of race, sex, religion or nationality. Although the Declaration is not legally binding on states, it has become the basis for numerous international treaties and constitutions. Belgium, as one of the founding countries of the UN and an active participant in international human rights activities, issued this coin in honor of the 60th anniversary of the document. The day of the adoption of the Declaration - December 10 - is celebrated around the world as International Human Rights Day.