Estonian 100 kroon coin

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100 krooni
General information
Country	Estonia
Value	100.00 krooni
Years	Click to 1992 1996 1998 2002 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Appearance
Obverse	Various. See below
Reverse	Various. See below
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The 100 kroon coin was a commemorative coin first minted by Estonia in 1992. Since then, a number of coins denominated at 100 krooni have been produced.

Coins

The coins were typically composed of either gold or silver, though a platinum coin was minted in 2008. A majority of the 100 kroon coins were round-shaped, with an exception of the 2007 coin, which was strangely shaped like a triangle.

	1992 Monetary Reform
	Year: 1992	Mass: 24 g	Diameter: 35 mm	Composition: .925 silver	Shape: round	Mintage: c. 50,000 proofs
This coin was minted to commemorate the 1992 Monetary Reform. Depicted on the obverse were three lions with legends reading "EESTI" and "ESTONIA". Displayed on the reverse were three Barn Swallows with the value above and the year of minting below.
	Contemporary Olympic Games
	Year: 1996	Mass: 28.28 g	Diameter: 38.61 mm	Composition: .925 silver	Shape: round	Mintage: 10,000 proofs
This coin was minted in commemoration of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Shown on the obverse was the coat of arms of Estonia, with the state title (EESTI VABARIIK) above, and the year of minting below. Depicted on the reverse was Nike crowning a wrestler, with the value and a legend reading "AASTAT OLÜMPIAMANGE".
	Republic of Estonia
	Year: 1998	Mass: 27 g	Diameter: 38.6 mm	Composition: .925 silver, .075 copper	Shape: round	Mintage: c. 12,000 proofs
This coin was minted to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Estonian Declaration of Independence, which was officially signed in 1918. On the obverse was a man on a stylized eagle head, with the value inscribed below. Shown on the reverse were the dates, 1918 and 1998 in a frame, with the state title below.
	Estonian kroon
	Year: 2002	Mass: 7.776 g	Diameter: 22 mm	Composition: .9999 gold	Shape: round	Mintage: 2000 BU
This coin was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the reintroduction of the kroon. Shown on the obverse was the coat of arms of Estonia, with the state title above and year of minting below. Depicted on the reverse was a cross design, which was surrounded by the coin's value and a legend reading, "KROONI TAASKEHTESTAMISE AASTAPÄEV".
	Estonian Olympic gold medallists
	Year: 2004	Mass: 7.776 g	Diameter: 22 mm	Composition: .9999 gold	Shape: round	Mintage: 5000
This coin was minted prior to the 2004 Summer Olympics to commemorate the Estonian medallists, Jüri Jaanson, Indrek Pertelson, and Alexander Tammert. On the obverse was the coat of arms of Estonia with the state title and year of minting. Depicted on the reverse was the Olympic Flame above the rings and value. Surrounding these are the names of nineteen Estonians that competed in the Olympics.
	Estonian National Opera
	Year: 2006	Mass: 28.28 g	Diameter: 38.61 mm	Composition: .9999 silver	Shape: round	Mintage: 10,000 proofs
This coin was minted to commemorate the Estonian National Opera. Displayed on the obverse was the coat of arms of Estonia with the state title and year of minting. Depicted on the reverse was the front of the Estonian Theatre building, which houses the opera, the value, and a legend reading, "ESTONIA TEATER".
	Estonian kroon
	Year: 2007	Mass: 7.78 g	Diameter: 21.3 mm (minimum), 26.5 mm (maximum)	Composition: .9999 gold	Shape: triangular	Mintage: 6000
This coin was minted in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the reintroduction of the Estonian kroon. Shown on the obverse was the coat of arms of Estonia, state title, and year of minting. Depicted on the reverse was a cornflower with the value and a legend reading, "KROONI TAAS-KEHTESTAMISE 15. AASTAPÄEV".
	Republic of Estonia
	Year: 2008	Mass: 7.775 g	Diameter: 18 mm	Composition: .999 platinum	Shape: round	Mintage: 3000
This coin was minted to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Estonian Declaration of Independence. Displayed on the obverse was the lesser coat of arms of Estonia, an oak branch, and the year of minting. Depicted on the reverse were three birds on a wire, along with the value and state title.
	Estonian Song and Dance Festivals
	Year: 2009	Mass: 7.7 g	Diameter: 22 mm	Composition: .999 gold	Shape: round	Mintage: —
To commemorate the Estonian Song and Dance Festival of 2008, this 100 kroon coin was minted. On the obverse was the coat of arms of Estonia with the state title and year of minting. Displayed on the reverse were the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds.
	Estonian people
	Year: 2010	Mass: 7.78 g	Diameter: 22 mm	Composition: .9999 gold	Shape: round	Mintage: —
Displayed on the obverse of this coin was the coat of arms of Estonia and the year of minting. Shown on the reverse was the coin's value.

References

• Commemorative coins of Estonia on the English Wikipedia
• Eesti Vabariigi meenemündid on the Estonian (eesti) Wikipedia
• Commemorative Coins – Bank of Estonia