Estonia 2001 Definitive: Coat of Arms

Estonia · 2001 · 4.40 EEK

This definitive stamp features the national coat of arms of Estonia. The design consists of a golden shield with three blue lions passant guardant, which is a symbol dating back to the 13th century. It represents the historical regions of the country and is a powerful emblem of Estonian sovereignty.

Issued in 2001, this stamp was part of the regular postage series used for everyday mail in Estonia, shortly before the country adopted the Euro in 2011. The use of the national coat of arms reinforced national identity during this post-Soviet era.