The first Diet of Finland met in 1809 in Porvoo, so the coin shows a profile of Porvoo cathedral, where the opening ceremony took place, and ‘1809’ written in stylised numbering above. To its left is the country code, ‘FI’, and to its right is the year of issue, ‘2009’. The 12 stars of the European Union appear on the outer ring.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
1809
FI
2009
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 EURO
LL
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Mint
(FI) Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage
2009 FI - - 1 600 000 2009 FI - BU set - 20 000 2009 FI - Proof - 22 500