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The 2 euro coin was minted by Finland in 2023 and commemorates the revised Nature Conservation Act (Luonnonsuojellulaki), which entered into force in 2023 and strengthened the protection of Finnish biodiversity and natural ecosystems.
Obverse
The standard obverse of the 2 euro coins: a map of the EU, the 12 stars of the European Union, the Vantaa mint mark and the year 2023.
Reverse
The reverse depicts a stylized nature motif — plants, animals and a natural landscape — symbolizing Finland's biodiversity. The inscription "LUONNONSUOJELULAKI", "SUOMI FINLAND 2023" and the 12 EU stars decorate the coin.
Historical context
Finland's new Nature Conservation Act entered into force in 2023, replacing the previous law from 1996. It strengthens the rights of nature, expands the network of protected areas and introduces new mechanisms for restoring degraded ecosystems. Finland aims to halt biodiversity loss and restore natural habitats in response to the global environmental crisis.