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The 2 euro coin was minted by Finland in 2013 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the resumption of the Finnish parliament, the Seimas, in 1863, convened by Tsar Alexander II after a long break since 1809.
Obverse
The standard obverse of the 2 euro coins: a map of the EU, 12 stars of the European Union in a circle, the Vantaa mint mark and the year of minting 2013.
Obverse
The reverse depicts the building of the University of Helsinki, where the Seimas met, with the inscriptions "1863" and "150 VUOTTA". The inscription "SUOMI FINLAND 2013" and the 12 stars of the EU frame the central stage.
Historical context
Alexander II convened the Finnish Diet in 1863 after a 54-year hiatus. The session adopted important reforms: a language decree raised the status of Finnish to the level of Swedish in government affairs, and a new school system and self-government were introduced. These changes became the basis for the development of Finnish national identity.