Estonia 2 Euro 2017 Independence
Additional Information
SKU | EE17-2EURO2 |
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Theme | Onafhankelijkheid |
Worth | 2 euro |
Metal | Koper-nikkel-messing |
Country | Estonian |
Quality | UNC |
Circulation | 1.500.000 |
Year | 2017 |
Weight | 8,5 gram |
Diameter | 25,75 |
Category | Special 2 euro coins |
Product Description
After the February Revolution of 1917, the provisional Russian Government issued a decision on autonomy of Estonia on April 12, 1917. The Estonian Provincial Assembly, in the Ests called Maapäev, was formed on 26 June 1917 and was in fact the first step towards an independent republic of Estonia, which became a fact on February 24, 1918. 2017 saw the 100 year anniversary since the Maapäev was formed and on the exact day 100 years later Estonia issued a special 2 Euro coin. On the coin are oak leaves, acorns, and a leafless oak tree. The winding oak symbolizes EstoniaÆs road to independence. The bare branches relate to the year 1917 and the leaves symbolize the power, performance and lifespan. These oak leaves can also be seen in the coat of arms of Estonia. On the left side of the coin is the year 1917 and the text Maapäev. On the right side of the coin is the country name Eesti (Estonia) and the year 2017.