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Description
The Finnish Diet was convened in 1863 after a break of more than half a century. From then on, the Diet met regularly, and active legislative work in Finland began. The Diet of Finland was the legislative assembly of the Grand Duchy of Finland from 1809 to 1906. The Eduskunta, the parliament of Finland, was preceded by the Diet of Finland.
With the beginning of regular meetings of the Diet, the opportunities of Finns to influence affairs in their own country improved in an unprecedented way. The year marked the beginning of a period of illumination for Finnish democracy.
Obverse
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Depicts the year 1863 and a shoot growing out of it symbolising the start of democracy and Finland’s development. In a semicircle, at the bottom the name of the issuing country in Finnish and Swedish with the two words separated by the logo of the Mint of Finland (a lion) and the year 2013. The outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. 1863 |
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Reverse
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A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 2 EURO |
| Edge |
"SUOMI FINLAND" (FINLAND in Finnish and Swedish, the two official languages in Finland), followed by three lion's heads SUOMI FINLAND |
2 Euro
KM# 190 Schön# 198
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
| Material | Bi-Metallic |
| Ring | Cupronickel |
| Center | Nickel Brass |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Mint of Finland
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