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title: "2 Euro coin Finland 2004 - Enlargement of the EU by ten new states"
url: "https://coinshop.com.ua/en/moneta-2-euro-finlandia-2004-rozsirenna-es-na-desat-novih-derzav.html"
description: "A commemorative 2 euro coin issued by Finland in 2004 to commemorate the enlargement of the European Union with the accession of ten new member states. The coin symbolizes the unity and solidarity of a united Europe."
image: "https://coinshop.com.ua/3837-large_default/moneta-2-euro-finlandia-2004-rozsirenna-es-na-desat-novih-derzav.jpg"
---

# 2 Euro coin Finland 2004 - Enlargement of the EU by ten new states

**Price:** 38.00 EUR  
**Availability:** out of stock  
**Brand:** Фінляндія/Finland/Suomi  
**Reference:** 2EUR-FI-2004-0001  
**Category:** Catalog > 2 € coins

A commemorative 2 euro coin issued by Finland in 2004 to commemorate the enlargement of the European Union with the accession of ten new member states. The coin symbolizes the unity and solidarity of a united Europe.

## Description

The 2 euro commemorative coin was issued by Finland in 2004 to mark the largest enlargement in the history of the EU - the accession of ten new member states. The coin reflects the spirit of pan-European unity and solidarity.

#### Obverse

The obverse of the coin follows the standard design of all 2 euro coins: in the center is a map of the European Union against a background of transverse lines. Along the outer edge are 12 EU stars. Finnish coins of this issue additionally bear the Vantaa mint mark. The year of minting is 2004.

#### Obverse

The reverse depicts a stylized map of Europe with the designation of the ten new EU member states that joined on 1 May 2004. Around the central image are 12 golden EU stars and the inscription "SUOMI FINLAND" and the year "2004". The design highlights the moment of European enlargement and integration.

#### Historical context

On 1 May 2004, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus and Malta joined the EU. This was the largest single enlargement of the Union, increasing its membership from 15 to 25. The event marked the end of the division of Europe after the Cold War.

## Specifications

- **Original name:** Suomi - Euroopan unionin laajentuminen
- **Mintage:** UNC
- **Year:** 2004
- **Denomination:** 2 euros
- **Material:** Bimetal (75%Cu/25%Ni + 75%Cu/20%Zn/5%Ni)
- **Diameter (mm):** 25.75
- **Weight (g):** 8.5

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