Estonia+Latvia+Lithuania 2 Euro 2018 Baltic Independence Coloured

The Baltic States Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania became an independent countries 100 years ago. The first world war was just over and on 16 February 1918... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU EE18-2EUR12
Theme Baltische Onafhankelijkheid
Worth 6 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Estonian
Quality UNC
Year 2018
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Coloured 2 euro coins

Product Description

The Baltic States Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania became an independent countries 100 years ago. The first world war was just over and on 16 February 1918 Lithuania declared its independence. Estonia did this on 24 February 1918 and Latvia followed on 18 November 1918. In the year 2018 it is 100 years since these three states became independent countries and to celebrate this, these three countries have jointly issued a single coin. An international competition was organized and this was won by Justas Petrulis from Lithuania. On his design the common past of the countries, the present and the future are all beautifully represented. From left to right at the top of the coin are the coloured national coats of arms of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. In the centre of the coin the number 100 is cryptically depicted. This number is Blue, Black and White coloured in accordance with the colours of the Flag of Estonia. On the coin of Latvia the number 100 is coloured Red and White while on the Lithuanian coin it is colou red Yellow, Green and Red, which conforms to the colours of the National flags of Latvia and Lithuania. The golden-yellow braid starts at the top with the coloured coats of arms and completes at the bottom to represent the joint future of these Baltic states. On the left side of the coin of Estonia the country name "Eesti" is blue in colour, "Latvija" is coloured red on the Latvian coin while "Lietuva" is yellow in colour on the Lithuanian coin. On the right side of the coin the year 2018 is coloured black on the Estonian coin, white on the Latvian coin, and green on the coin of Lithuania. Only on the coin of Lithuania can the initials JP of the Lithuanian designer Justas Petrulis is shown on the right and on the left is the mint mark of Lithuania. The mint marks and initials are not shown on the coins of Estonia and Latvia!