1 Kroon

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Obverse of the 1 Kroon bill

Reverse of the 1 Kroon bill

The Estonian 1 Kroon bill (1 EEK) is a denomination of the Estonian currency ^[1]. Kristjan Raud, who was an Estonian painter, teacher and cultural historian (1865-1943), is featured with a portrait on the front side of the bill. The 1 Kroon bill is called sometimes a "ühene" meaning a one.

A view of Toompea Castle in Tallinn is featured on the reverse side of the bill. The 1 Kroon bill has been removed steadily from the currency circulation over the last 7 years. However the 1 Kroon banknote is still a legal payment bill it is very rare when one can found it on everyday basis.

Contents 1 History of the banknote 2 Security features [2] 3 References 4 External links 4.1 See also

[edit] History of the banknote

• 1991: first on only series issued so far by the Bank of Estonia;

[edit] Security features ^[2]

• 1992

1. On the right-hand side of the banknote there is a watermark depicting the Tall Hermann Tower of Toompea Castle.
   
2. The paper of the banknotes contains security fibres of different colour.
   
3. Each note contains a security strip.
   
4. Each banknote has a seven-digit serial number printed in black.
   

[edit] References

[edit] External links

[edit] See also

• Global Financial Data data series - Estonia Kroon
• The Global History of Currencies - Estonia
• Currencies related to the euro
• Estonian euro coins
• Currency board
• Estonian mark
• Economy of Estonia

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