Estonia 1992 50 senti

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Estonia, long occupied by Czarist Russia, obtained its independence in the aftermath of World War One. Reoccupied by the Russians in 1940, she was subject to Soviet rule until 1991, when the collapse of the Communists allowed the Estonians to once again reclaim independence. This type was struck in 1992 upon independence and again 2004-07. Estonia's bid to join the euro was finally successful in 2011.

Recorded mintage: 31,200,000.

Specification: 2.90 g, aluminum bronze, 19.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 24.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Estonia 1991 5 senti
• Estonia 1991 10 senti
• Estonia 1992 20 senti
• 1992 10 krooni, Olympic Games, sailing
• 1999 15.65 krooni (euro)
• Coins and currency dated 1992