The 2009 Finland 2 euro commemorative coin marks the bicentenary of the Diet of Porvoo, a pivotal event in the nation's history. The national side features a stylised depiction of the Porvoo Cathedral, the site where the foundation for Finnish autonomy was established in 1809. By convening the four estates of the realm, Tsar Alexander I confirmed the existing laws and privileges of the Finnish people, effectively transitioning the region from a Swedish province to an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire. This constitutional milestone is widely regarded as the birth of the Finnish state, laying the groundwork for modern independence. The coin was issued in 2009 with a total mintage of 1,600,000 pieces.