noun
- the former basic monetary unit of Estonia, replaced by the euro in 2011
Usage: historical
Examples
- The Estonian kroon was pegged to the German mark before joining the eurozone.
- Prices were still listed in kroons during the transition period.
- One kroon was divided into 100 senti.
- The kroon served as Estonia’s currency from 1992 to 2011.
- Many Estonians kept old kroon banknotes as souvenirs after the euro adoption.