Obverse (shown) — features a map of Estonia including its islands (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and others) in the Baltic Sea. Inscription “EESTI” (Estonia in Estonian) at the bottom, year “2011” at the top.
Reverse (standard EU side) — features the numeral “2 EURO” with the EU map and 12 stars.
Historical significance
This is Estonia’s first euro coin — Estonia adopted the euro on 1 January 2011, replacing the Estonian kroon. The year 2011 on this coin marks that historic transition.