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The 2 euro coin was minted by Finland in 2010 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Currency Decree of 1860, which introduced the Finnish markka as an independent currency, independent of the Russian ruble.
Obverse
The standard obverse of the 2 euro coins shows a map of the EU against a background of horizontal lines, 12 stars of the European Union in a circle, the Vantaa mint mark and the year 2010.
Obverse
The reverse depicts a stylized lion from the Finnish coat of arms holding the coin, a reference to the introduction of its own currency. The inscriptions "SUOMI FINLAND", "1860" and "2010" mark the anniversary. The outer ring is decorated with 12 EU stars.
Historical context
The 1860 Currency Decree, signed by Tsar Alexander II, introduced the Finnish markka as the official currency of the Grand Duchy of Finland. The markka was pegged to the silver standard and replaced the Swedish riksdaler and the ruble. This decision strengthened Finland's economic independence and became a symbol of its autonomy.