Silver coin 2008 Estonia – 90 years of Estonian Republic

Ninety years ago, on 24 February 1918, the Estonian independence manifesto “To All the Peoples of Estonia” was published in Tallinn declaring the Republic of Estonia: “Estonia, within her historic and ethnic boundaries, is declared as of today an independent, democratic republic.” The reverse of the 10-kroon silver coin depicts an oak three, which is called the Wiiralt oak after the engraving “Viljandi maastik” (The landscape of Viljandi) created by the famous artist Eduard Wiiralt. The reverse also bears the nominal value “10 KROONI”. The averse carries the coat of arms of the Republic of Estonia, the text “EESTI VABARIIK” and the year of issue 2008. Alloy: Ag 999; diameter: 38,61mm; weight: 28,28g; finish quality: proof; mintage: 10000; designer: Heino Prunsvelt; minted by: Mint of Finland Ltd; year of issue: 2008.