Finland 2 euros 2015 - 150 Years since the Birth of Jean Sibelius

Obverse of Finland 2 euros 2015 - 150 Years since the Birth of Jean Sibelius
Details Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic period. His music played an important role in the formation of the Finnish national identity. His best-known compositions include Finlandia, the Karelia Suite, Valse triste, The Swan of Tuonela (one of the four movements of the Lemminkäinen Suite).

The national side of the commemorative two-euro coin depicts the starry sky of Ainola and a copse of pine trees, under which Sibelius was captured in several photographs.
Specifications Diameter - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5gr
Composition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass
Edge SUOMI FINLAND, followed by three lion heads
Comments Designer: Nora Tapper
Mintage 9,890,000 pieces

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