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The 2 euro coin was minted by Finland in 2018 and is dedicated to the Finnish sauna culture - an integral part of Finnish life, traditions and social communication, which UNESCO recognized as an intangible cultural heritage object in 2020.
Obverse
The standard obverse of the 2 euro coins: a map of the EU, 12 stars of the European Union, the Vantaa mint mark and the year 2018.
Reverse
The reverse depicts the interior of a traditional wooden sauna with a stove and benches - a classic image of a Finnish bathhouse. The inscription "SAUNAKULTTUURI", "SUOMI FINLAND 2018" and the 12 stars of the EU decorate the coin.
Historical context
Sauna has been a central element of Finnish culture for thousands of years. There are about 3 million saunas in Finland for a population of 5.5 million. They are a place of relaxation, purification and socialization - people come here with friends, family, and once even business negotiations were held in the sauna. UNESCO included Finnish sauna culture on its list of intangible heritage in 2020.