{"id":16942,"date":"2019-03-17T10:01:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-17T09:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/non-classifiee\/2019-estonia-150th-anniversary-of-the-estonian-song-festival-established-in-1869\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T14:38:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T13:38:45","slug":"2019-estonia-150th-anniversary-of-the-estonian-song-festival-established-in-1869","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-2019\/2019-estonia-150th-anniversary-of-the-estonian-song-festival-established-in-1869\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 – Estonia – 150th anniversary of the Estonian Song Festival, established in 1869"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

The featured two-euro coin was issued by Estonia in 2019 and commemorates the 150th anniversary of Laulupidu, the Estonian national song festival. This festival is a major cultural event in Estonia, celebrating choral music and national identity. This show highlights the importance of musical culture in Estonia.<\/p>\n\n

Coin description<\/h2>\n\n

The obverse of this coin features a vibrant central design. We see stylized singers there, symbolizing the song festival. Musical notes and staves surround the figures, evoking the richness of Estonian musical tradition. At the top of the coin, the inscription “2019 EESTI” indicates the issuing country and the year of issue.<\/p>\n\n

At the bottom, the inscription “LAULUPIDU 150” marks the 150th anniversary of this festival. The outer part of the coin is surrounded by twelve stars representing the Member States of the European Union. This thus integrates Estonia into the wider context of Europe.<\/p>\n\n

The details of the engraving, including the singers and musical notes, add a dynamic aesthetic dimension to the piece. The stylized singers symbolize unity and passion for singing. Furthermore, the inscriptions highlight the historical and cultural importance of the event. Additionally, the artistic elements of the piece reinforce the idea of \u200b\u200bcelebration and tradition.<\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n

In summary, the two euro coin issued by Estonia in 2019 celebrates the 150th anniversary of Laulupidu, the national song festival. The obverse design, with stylized singers, musical notes and the inscriptions “2019 EESTI” and “LAULUPIDU 150”, highlights the importance of this cultural festival. Indeed, this coin represents more than just currency; it honors a key event in Estonian national identity. Therefore, it is of great historical and cultural importance for Estonia and for the whole of Europe.<\/p>\n\n

Country of Issue:<\/strong><\/td>\"Estonie\"<\/td><\/tr>
Date of issue:<\/strong><\/td>June 2019<\/td><\/tr>
Total mintage:<\/strong><\/td>1.000.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 Proof:<\/td>\u00a00<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 BU:<\/td>\u00a012.500<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 UNC:<\/td>\u00a0987.500<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>Grete-Lisette Gulbis<\/td><\/tr>
The edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td>2019\/C 192\/10<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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Do you want to know the technical specifications of this coin? Feel free to visit the page dedicated to the specifications of a 2-euro coin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

The different drawings proposed by the children during the competition:<\/p>\n\n

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Source:http:\/\/anneliklassiblogi .blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/meie-2eurosed-juubelimundid.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction The featured two-euro coin was issued by Estonia in 2019 and commemorates the 150th anniversary of Laulupidu, the Estonian national song festival. This festival is a major cultural event in Estonia, celebrating choral music […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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