The figures depicted in the inner part of the coin can be interpreted as stylized human figures made up from and entwined in a ribbon-like net. The outer sides of the inner part of the coin bear the lettering ‘JOURNALISMI JOURNALISTIK’. The bottom of the inner part bears the lettering ‘2021 FI’ preceded by the Finnish mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
JOIRNALISMI JOURNALISTIK
2021 FI
Reverse description
A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 EURO
LL
Edge
Engraving on fine flutes: the inscription `SUOMI FINLAND`
Mint
(Fi) Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage
2021 FI - - 800 000 2021 FI - BU set - 3 000 2021 FI - Proof - 5 000