Estonia and the evolution of its Euro coins

Estonia, a country in the Baltic region, played a key role in the adoption of the euro as a common currency. Since its entry into circulation on January 1, 2011, the euro has replaced the Estonian kroon as the official currency in Estonia. The evolution of Estonian euro coins is marked by distinct designs highlighting national and cultural elements.

The first series of coins, issued from 2011 to the present day, features motifs inspired by Estonian history and nature. These coins reflect the transition from the Estonian kroon to the euro, and feature the Estonian state seal as well as the country's name in Estonian and Swedish Estonian.

In 2018, a new coin series is introduced to celebrate Estonian identity. This series features designs symbolizing Estonian culture, innovation and aesthetics. Estonian euro coins are renowned for their creativity and artistic representation, reflecting the country's national pride and diversity.

The designs of Estonian euro coins illustrate Estonia's history and contribution as a member of the euro zone, highlighting its heritage while taking a modern perspective. These coins have a significance that goes beyond their everyday use as a means of payment, embodying Estonian identity and its link with Europe.

In this section, you'll find all the official euro coins since Estonia adopted the euro in 2011(BU, BE, 2 Euro Commemorative Estonia, etc.)