One Kroon 2008 90th Anniversary, Coin from Estonia - detailed information

The second Estonian kroon currency was introduced in 1992, after Estonia gained independence from the USSR. The kroon was subdivided into 100 cents (senti; singular sent). The one kroon coin was a popular circulating denomination; there was also a banknote with the same value, but the banknote was only issued in 1992 and was rarely used, as opposed to the coin.

This circulating commemorative 1 kroon coin was issued on 6th July 2008 and marks the 90th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. A competition for the logo design of commemorative festivities was won by the Velvet design agency. The proposed design was named "Birth" and was used on all materials promoting the celebrations.

Coins issued in 2008 circulated for only three years until 15 January 2011 when they were demonetised and replaced with the Euro, when Estonia joined the Euro currency.