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  • 5 Krooni 1994, KM# 30, Estonia, 75th Anniversary of Eesti Pank
  • 5 Krooni 1994, KM# 30, Estonia, 75th Anniversary of Eesti Pank
Description

The Bank of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Pank) is the central bank of Estonia as well as a member of the Eurosystem organisation of euro area central banks. The bank was established on 24 February 1919 by the provisional government of Estonia following the independence of Estonia. Two years later, Eesti Pank became a national bank and responsible for issuing the Estonian mark.

Obverse

Depicts three passant-gardant lions from the coat of arms of Estonia, within a shield dividing the issue year.

The coat of arms of Estonia showcases a shield with three lions depicted in a passant-gardant position, flanked by oak branches. Each lion symbolizes different aspects of Estonian history, representing ancient freedom struggles, uprisings in Harjumaa in 1343, and the fight for independence between 1918 and 1920. The wreath of oak leaves surrounding the coat of arms signifies Estonia's enduring resilience and commitment to freedom.

Originating from the arms of Danish king Valdemar II in 1219, these lions were initially part of the greater coat of arms of Tallinn and the surrounding fiefdoms. Despite Denmark's sale of its Estonian dominion in 1346, the lions retained their prominence in Tallinn's coat of arms and later became central to various Estonian coats of arms, including those of the Duchy of Estonia and the Governorate of Estonia. Finally, upon Estonia's independence, the Riigikogu officially adopted the national coat of arms on June 19, 1925, cementing its role as a symbol of national identity.

Engravers: Arseni Mölder, Ants Raud

19 94

Reverse

Depicts a fragment of Northern Estonian limestone cliffs, an inscription "Eesti Pank 75" above, value below.

Engraver: M. Kadarik

EESTI
PANK•75
5 KROONI

Edge

5 Krooni

75th Anniversary of Eesti Pank

KM# 30 Schön# 31
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Nordic Gold
Weight 7.1 g
Diameter 26.1 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
RE Juveel, Tallinn, Estonia

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