The 2015 Finland 2 euro commemorative coin honours the life and legacy of Jean Sibelius, the nation’s most celebrated composer. His work, particularly the Finlandia tone poem, remains deeply intertwined with the Finnish struggle for independence and national identity at the turn of the twentieth century. The design on the national side features a stylised representation of the starry sky over the Ainola forest, the composer’s long-time home, alongside a depiction of the pine trees that inspired his creative output. By capturing the essence of the Finnish landscape, the coin pays tribute to the man who gave a musical voice to the country’s soul and cultural heritage. This commemorative issue was produced in 2015 with a total mintage of 989,000 pieces.