Eesti Pank Sipsik commemorative coin release
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Bank of Estonia releases second batch of Sipsik commemorative coin cards
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The Bank of Estonia first issued the Sipsik-themed €2 commemorative coins.
In early June, the Bank of Estonia (Eesti Pank) issued special-design €2 commemorative coins dedicated to Sipsik, a character from Estonian children's literature. The coins were released to mark the character's 65th anniversary and serve as legal tender throughout the euro zone.
A total of one million Sipsik-themed €2 coins were minted. The initial run of 8,500 collector's edition coins was reported to have sold out quickly.