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A common commemorative 2 euro coin issued by Estonia in 2012 as part of a pan-European issue to mark the 10th anniversary of the introduction of euro coins and banknotes. All 17 eurozone countries issued this coin with an identical design. The author of the design is Helmut Andexlinger (Austria), who was selected in a pan-European competition by online voting by EU citizens. The Estonian version will be minted in 2,000,000 copies. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center depicts the euro symbol "€", around which is a stylized depiction of the world - with land transport (ship, plane), industry (factory), energy (windmills) and people. This composition symbolizes how the euro has become an integral part of everyday life over the 10 years of circulation. The inscriptions "EESTI" (Estonia) and "2002 - 2012" are placed around the circle. The Estonian Mint mark. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix. It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders. On the left is a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU.
Historical context
January 1, 2002, was a historic day when euro banknotes and coins began to circulate in the 12 member states of the eurozone. It was the largest currency operation in human history - the ECB and national central banks prepared 15 billion banknotes and 52 billion coins with a total value of about 660 billion euros. Estonia was not among the first group of countries to adopt the euro in 2002, as it was not yet a member of the EU. Estonia joined the EU on 1 May 2004, together with 9 other countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The euro in Estonia replaced the Estonian kroon (kroon) on 1 January 2011 - Estonia became the 17th country in the euro area and the first of the Baltic countries. In 10 years, the euro has become the single currency for more than 330 million Europeans in 17 (as of 2012) countries, one of the most important achievements of European integration and a symbol of European unity.