ESTONIA
CURRENCY:
The currency of Estonia is called
the Kroon (pl. Krooni). Kroon banknotes are issued in the
following denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500 Krooni.
ISSUING AUTHORITY:
Eesti Pank
ISO Code: EEK
CURRENCY IMPORT/EXPORT RESTRICTIONS:
Local and foreign currency may be imported for free up to amounts 80,000 Krooni.
Amounts over 80,000 Krooni must be declared and amounts over 200,000 must include
source of funds.
CIRCULATION:
The Krooni was first issued in 1991. A new series of notes with improved security
features was introduced in 1999 with the 100 Krooni note(pictured above).
ALTERNATIVE CURRENCIES:
German, Canadian, Swiss, Finnish, French, English, Swedish and American
currencies are most the most acceptable alternatives.
Eesti Pank - Bank of Estonia
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