- 2 Krooni
The
Estonian 2 Krooni bill (2 EEK) is adenomination of the Estonian currency [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_kroon Estonian currency] .Karl Ernst von Baer , who was anEstonian anthropologist ,naturalist andgeographer (1792-1876), is featured with a portrait on the front side of the bill. The 2 Krooni bill is called sometimes a "kaks" meaning a two.
A view ofTartu 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 theBank of Estonia ;
*2006 : second series issued;Security features [http://www.eestipank.info/pub/en/yldine/pangatahed/pangatahed/_2.html 2 Krooni security features]
* 1992
#On the right-hand side of the banknote there is a watermark depicting the Tall Hermann Tower of Toompea Castle.
#The paper of the banknotes contains security fibres of different colour.
#Each note contains a security strip.
#Each banknote has a seven-digit serial number printed in black.
* 2006
# Portrait watermark.
# Dark security thread with transparent text "2 EEK EESTI PANK".
# Microprint, repeated text "EESTI PANK".
# Tactile intaglio-printed elements.
# Latent number "2".
# Signatures. Governor, Chairman of the Board.
# Anti-copier line-structure.
# UV-fluorescent fibres glowing green.
# UV-fluorescent security thread glowing blue.
# UV-fluorescent rectangle with the denomination "2".
# Serial numbers.References
External links
ee also
* [http://www.globalfinancialdata.com/index.php3?action=detailedinfo&id=3975 Global Financial Data data series - Estonia Kroon]
* [http://www.globalfinancialdata.com/index.php3?action=showghoc&country_name=Estonia 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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