1 kroon ESTONIA (2008) 90 Years of Estonian Independence

1 kroon 2008 - 90 Years of Estonian Independence - Estonian coins

diameter:	weight:	thickness:	alloy:
23.25 mm	5.0 g	1.75 mm	Cu₈₉Al₅Zn₅Sn₁

obverse:

in the coin centre Estonian Coat of Arms divides the year of issue 2008

reverse:

in the coin centre symbol "Birth" inside a disk; below face value: 1 KROON; along the top edge: • EESTI VABARIIK • (Republic of Estonia)

edge:

three plain and three reeded sections

issue date:

9 VI 2008

withdrawal date:

15 I 2011

designer:

A. Raud, A. Mölder, Jaan Meristo

mint:

Staatliche Münze Berlin (The State Mint Berlin), Berlin, Germany

mintage:

2008	20 000 000

interesting facts:

The commemorative coin of 1 kroon from 2008 was struck to commemorate the 90th anniversary of announcing Estonian independence. A competition for the logo design of commemorative festivities was won by Velvet design agency. The proposed design was named "Birth". The symbol was used on all materials promoting the 90th anniversary of Estonia.

last update: 3 VIII 2013

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