Estonia 1 Kroon 1998-2006

History

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

The kroon was the official currency of Estonia for two periods in history: 1928–1940 and 1992–2011. Between 1 January and 14 January 2011, the kroon circulated together with the euro, after which the euro became the sole legal tender in Estonia.

Engravers: A. Raud, A. Mölder

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion Coat of arms Estonia Coat of arms of Estonia divides date. The current coat of arms of Estonia is a golden shield which includes a picture of three blue lions with red tongues in the middle, with golden oak branches placed on both sides of the shield. The insignia derives from the coat of arms of Denmark, which ruled northern Estonia in the thirteenth century. The lions are passant guardant again like in the coat of arms of Duke Otto (the second son of Christoffer II, Prince of Denmark, Duke of Estonia and Laaland), but not crowned. One of the lions symbolizes the courage of the fight for freedom in ancient times. The second stands for the courage in the uprisings in Harjumaa in 1343. The third represents the courage of the Estonian fight for freedom between 1918-1920. 20 01
Reverse	Denomination, country name "Republic of Estonia" above. • EESTI VABARIIK • 1 KROON
Edge	Interrupted reeded Three reeded and plain sections.

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1998-2006 Estonia

KM# 35 Schön# 26b

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Characteristics

Material	Nordic Gold
Weight	5 g
Diameter	23.25 mm
Thickness	1.7 mm
Shape	round
Alignment	Medal
Alt #	Schön# 26b.1, Schön# 26b.2
Mints	Mint of Finland Royal Dutch Mint (KNM)