1992 Estonia 2 Krooni Banknote for Sale – Celebrating Scientific Legacy and National Rebirth

Issued by Eesti Pank (Bank of Estonia) in 1992, the 2 Krooni banknote marks Estonia’s return to monetary sovereignty following the collapse of Soviet rule. As part of the first post-independence series, this note honors Karl Ernst von Baer, a pioneering Baltic German scientist, and symbolizes Estonia’s intellectual heritage and democratic renewal.


Key Features & Historical Significance

Issuer: Eesti Pank (Bank of Estonia)
Denomination: 2 Krooni (EEK)
Year of Issue: 1992
Pick Number: P-70
Series: 1991–1992 Issue
Printer: Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig, Germany
Size: Approx. 140 × 70 mm
Material: Paper banknote with multicolor offset printing
Status: Demonetized in 2011 upon euro adoption

Design Features

Obverse
Portrait of Karl Ernst von Baer (1792–1876), biologist and founder of embryology
Text: “EESTI PANK – K.E. VON BAER – KAKS KROONI”
Color scheme: Black on light blue-violet and grayish green underprint
Latin script with denomination and issuer name

Reverse

Central image of Tartu University, Estonia’s oldest and most prestigious academic institution
Text: “EESTI PANK – TWO KROONI” in Latin script
Symbolic of Estonia’s commitment to education and scientific advancement

Watermark : Fortress motif with electrotype “2”



Why Collect This Banknote?

The 1992 2 Krooni note is a compact yet powerful emblem of Estonia’s post-Soviet rebirth. By featuring Karl Ernst von Baer and Tartu University, it celebrates the nation’s scientific legacy and intellectual resilience. As one of the earliest banknotes issued after regaining independence, it holds historical weight and aesthetic appeal for collectors. Its modest denomination and elegant design make it a tangible link to Estonia’s journey from occupation to European integration.