2 krooni

Obverse of the 2 krooni bill

Reverse of the 2 krooni bill

The Estonian 2 Krooni bill (2 EEK) is a denomination of the Estonian currency. Karl Ernst von Baer, who was an Estonian anthropologist, naturalist and geographer (1792–1876), is featured with a portrait on the front side of the bill. The 2 Krooni bill is called sometimes a "kahene" meaning a two.

A view of Tartu University which was founded in 1632 is featured on the reverse side of the bill. The 2 Krooni bill is not one of the primary banknotes dispensed by ATMs in Estonia as well as the primary bill used for withdrawals or cashing checks. It is, however, one of the smallest denomination note most commonly used by Estonians on an everyday basis.

History of the banknote

• 1992: first series issued by the Bank of Estonia;
• 2006: second series issued;
• 2007: third series issued;

Security features

Source:

• 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.

• 2006

1. Portrait watermark.
2. Dark security thread with transparent text "2 EEK EESTI PANK".
3. Microprint, repeated text "EESTI PANK".
4. Tactile intaglio-printed elements.
5. Latent number "2".
6. Signatures. Governor, Chairman of the Board.
7. Anti-copier line-structure.
8. UV-fluorescent fibres glowing green.
9. UV-fluorescent security thread glowing blue.
10. UV-fluorescent rectangle with the denomination "2".
11. Serial numbers.

See also

• Currencies related to the euro
• Estonian euro coins
• Currency board
• Estonian mark
• Economy of Estonia

References

External links

• Global Financial Data data series - Estonia Kroon
• The Global History of Currencies - Estonia