A Piece of Estonian History from the Final Kroon Era

This listing offers a fascinating and historically significant piece of modern Baltic numismatics. It is a 2002 Estonia 10 Senti coin, officially certified and encapsulated by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, or NGC, with a Genuine grade. The coin is housed in a clear protective slab with certification number 2161539-037, ensuring its authenticity and preservation for generations to come.

This coin was struck in the final years of the Estonian kroon currency, representing a tangible piece of Baltic history just before Estonia adopted the euro in 2011.

Historical Context: The Estonian Kroon

The kroon was the official currency of Estonia for two distinct periods: 1928 to 1940 and 1992 to 2011. After Estonia regained its independence from the Soviet Union, the kroon was reintroduced on 20 June 1992, replacing the Soviet ruble at a rate of 1 kroon equal to 10 rubles.

The kroon was subdivided into 100 cents, known as senti, singular sent, in Estonian. The word kroon, meaning crown, is related to other Nordic currencies such as the Swedish krona and the Danish krone, derived from the Latin word corona.

This 2002 10 Senti coin was part of the final series of kroon coins in circulation before the currency was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2011. The kroon circulated alongside the euro until 15 January 2011, at which point it ceased to be legal tender. However, the Bank of Estonia will indefinitely exchange kroon banknotes and coins into euro.

Design and Specifications

The obverse features the national emblem of Estonia: a shield bearing three lions passant facing left, a design that has represented Estonian heraldry since 1925. The date 2002 is divided on either side of the emblem. The reverse displays the denomination 10 SENTI with the inscription EESTI VABARIIK, or Republic of Estonia, encircling the periphery.

Product Specifications

Country: Estonia
Denomination: 10 Senti
Year: 2002
Composition: Aluminum-Bronze
Weight: Approximately 1.86 to 1.89 grams
Diameter: 17.1 millimeters
Edge: Plain
Mintage: 30,000,000 pieces
Catalog Reference: KM 22
Certification: NGC Genuine
Certification Number: 2161539-037

Understanding the Certification

This coin has been authenticated and graded as Genuine by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, or NGC, one of the world's leading third-party coin grading services. It is securely encased in a durable, tamper-evident NGC plastic slab, which protects the coin's condition and guarantees its authenticity. The certification number is verifiable on the official NGC website.

Why This Coin Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This coin carries certified authenticity, as the NGC slab provides expert verification of the coin's genuineness. It represents the end of an era, as part of the final series of the Estonian kroon, a currency that served Estonia through two periods of independence. It is a historic transition piece, a tangible memento from the years immediately preceding Estonia's adoption of the euro in 2011. It features a classic design, with the iconic Estonian national emblem with three lions, a symbol of the nation's heraldic tradition. Most of all, it represents modern Baltic history, a piece of Estonia's post-Soviet recovery and its integration into the European Union and eurozone.

This coin is more than currency. It is a piece of Estonian history from the final kroon era, offering a certified example of a coin struck just before the nation's transition to the euro. For the discerning collector, it represents a truly significant and desirable acquisition.

The auction is live. Coins of this caliber do not appear often. Place your bid and secure this remarkable piece of history for your collection.

Dimensions:
Height 3.25, Width 2.5, Depth 0.5 inches
Weight 0.1 lbs

Condition:
Excellent, as graded by NGC. Encapsulated in protective slab.

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• Low Estimate: 75.00
• High Estimate: 150.00