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  • 10 Krooni 1992, KM# 25, Estonia, Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics
  • 10 Krooni 1992, KM# 25, Estonia, Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics
Description

The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event played in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain in 1992. Beginning in 1994, the International Olympic Committee decided to hold the games in alternating even-numbered years; as a result, the 1992 Summer Olympics were the last competition to be staged in the same year as the Winter Olympics. The games were the first to be unaffected by boycotts since 1972.

To commemorate this great sporting occasion and the participation of the Estonian team in the Summer Olympic Games after more than fifty years, the Bank of Estonia has authorised the Royal Mint to issue a limited quantity of silver Proof 10-kroon coins.

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Estonia, the country name (Republic of Estonia) above, the date below.

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.

EESTI VABRIIK
1992

Reverse

Depicts the Olympic sport of yachting with the inscription "XXV Olympics" to the right and the denominational below. Also incorporated into the design is a sixteen pointed star, part of the symbol of the National Olympic Committee.

Sailing, also known as yachting, has been included as an Olympic sport since the inception of the Games in 1896, held in Athens, Greece. With the exception of 1904 and the possibly scheduled 1916 Games, sailing has consistently been featured in the Olympic program.

The sailing events at the 1992 Olympics comprised ten distinct classes. Competitions for each class were held from July 27 to August 4, 1992, off the coast of Barcelona, Spain, situated along the Mediterranean Sea.

Engraver: Arseni Mölder

XXV OLÜMPIAAD
T EST EST
10
KROONI

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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