Estonia

About Estonia banknotes

Estonia first became independent in 1918 and issued marka and penni notes, followed by the kroon in 1928. Soviet occupation in 1940 replaced it with the rouble. After independence was restored, the kroon returned in 1992 and stayed until Estonia adopted the euro on 1 January 2011.

See also: European banknotes, Latvia, Finland and Russia.

Frequently asked questions

Who is on the Estonian 5 krooni note?

Paul Keres (1916–1975), one of the strongest chess players of the 20th century.

When did Estonia adopt the euro?

On 1 January 2011, replacing the kroon.

When was the kroon introduced?

In 1928; it returned in 1992 after independence was restored.

Are your Estonia banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Estonia note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.