The Literacy coin is the sixth coin to be issued in the Ethical collector coins series. Symbols, Braille, notes – we have told our stories using many signs from one age to the next. Literacy is a basic human right, since these signs help us develop ourselves and build equality between the sexes, lasting peace and democracy.

The Literacy collector coin features different symbols that humankind has used to communicate throughout history. The obverse of the coin depicts the symbols, which form concentric circles with the infinity symbol at the center. The infinity symbol is circled by a binary ring which consists of zeroes and ones, which in turn is circled by a ring of musical notes. The note ring is followed by a ring made up of Braille dots, while the outermost ring consists of letters which spell out LUKUTAITO 2014 ('LITERACY 2014'). The Swedish word for literacy, LÄSFÄRDIGHET, features on the rim of the coin. The reverse of the coin features cave painting patterns forming a ring. The text SUOMI FINLAND and the denomination – €20 or €10 – are on the outer edge. 

The Mint of Finland offers the Literacy commemorative coin in two versions, both with the same design. The coin with a nominal value of EUR 10 comes packaged in an enclosed cardboard gift box, while the EUR 20 coin is offered in a recyclable cardboard package. Please make your choice in the drop-down menu on this page.