Worldwide Stamp New Issues - Estonia.

Last updated 1 July 2002.

• 1997, January 21. Viljandi Castle.
  • 4k80 Viljandi Castle.
• 1997, February 11. Estonian Lighthouses. Series 3.
  • 3k30 Ruhnu Lighthouse.
• 1997, March 26. Fauna. 60th Anniversary of Tallinn Zoo.
  • 3k30 Steller's sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus).
  • 3k30 European mink (Mustela lutreola).
  • 3k30 Black vulture (Aegypius monachus).
  • 3k30 Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis).
  • 3k30 Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis).
  • 3k30 East caucasian tur (Capra cylindricornis).
• 1997, April 8. Centenary of the Death of Heinrich von Stephan.
  • 7k Portrait of Heinrich von Stephan (founder of the U.P.U.).
• 1997, May 5. Europa Stamp. Tales and Legends.
  • 4k80 Illustration from "Goldspinners".
• 1997, May 10. Old Baltic Ships. Joint issue with Latvia and Lithuania.
  • 3k30 The Maasilinn Ship, Estonia, 16th century.
  • 4k50 The Maasilinn Ship, Estonia, 16th century.
  • 4k50 "Das Wappen Der Herzogin Von Kurland", Latvia, 17th century.
  • 4k50 The Kurenas Fishing Boat, 16th or 17th century, Lithuania.
    These three 4k50 stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1997, June 10. Folk Costumes.
  • 3k30 Costume of Ruhnu Island.
  • 3k30 Costume of Vormsi Island.
• 1997, June 12. Monetary Reform.
  • 50k One kroon coin.
• 1997, July 2. Estonian Shipping.
  • 5k50 The barkentine "Tormilind".
• 1997, September 16. Stone Bridge in Tartu.
  • 3k30 Pastel drawing by Tiina Tarve of the Tartu Stone Bridge.
• 1997, October 14. The Testament of 1686 in the Dialect of South Estonia - the first translation of the New Testament into the Tartu dialect of Estonian.
  • 3k50 Reproduction of the title page of the Wastne Testament.
• 1997, November 25. Christmas Stamp.
  • 2k90 Santa Claus' assistants.
• 1997, November 27. Halliste Church.
  • 3k30 St. Anne's Church, Halliste.
• 1997, December 10. Definitive Stamp.
  • 3k30 Blue and lilac. Coat of Arms of Estonia.
    This stamp is stated to be a reissue, perforated 13, of the stamp coloured red and lilac issued on 2 December 1996 and perforated 14.
• 1998, January 19. Definitive Stamps.
  • 3k10 Red and pink. Coat of Arms of Estonia.
  • 3k60 Blue and pale blue. Coat of Arms of Estonia.
• 1998, January 28. Winter Olympic Games, Nagano.
  • 3k60 Skier.
• 1998, February 6. 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Miniature sheet.
  • 7k Coat of Arms of Estonia.
• 1998, February 18. Centenary of the birth of Eduard Viiralt (print artist).
  • 3k60 "The Hell". Upper left detail.
  • 3k60 "The Hell". Upper right detail.
  • 5k50 "The Hell". Lower left detail.
  • 5k50 "The Hell". Lower right detail.
    These four stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1998, February 25. Definitive Stamp.
  • 5k Coat of Arms of Estonia.
    This stamp is a reprint of an earlier 5k stamp. It is not stated whether this stamp differs in any way from the original.
• 1998, March 12. Estonian Lighthouses. Series 4.
  • 3k60 Kunda Lighthouse, on the northern shore of Estonia.
• 1998, March 16. Definitive Stamp.
  • 4k50 Red. Coat of Arms of Estonia.
• 1998, March 25. Definitive Stamp.
  • 10s Green and grey. Coat of Arms of Estonia.
    This stamp is stated to be a reissue, perforated 13, of the stamp issued on 23 March 1993 and perforated 14.
• 1998, April 16. Soccer World Cup, France.
  • 7k Soccer players and colours of the French flag.
• 1998, May 5. Europa Stamp.
  • 5k20 Midsummer festival, St. John's Eve.
• 1998, May 18. Definitive Stamp.
  • 10k Coat of Arms of Estonia.
    This stamp is a reprint of an earlier 10k stamp. It is not stated whether this stamp differs in any way from the original.
• 1998, June 6. 750th Anniversary of the Granting of the Lubeck Charter to Tallinn.
  • 4k80 Fragment from the Tallinn Codex of the Lubeck Law, 1282.
• 1998, June 16. "For More Beautiful Homes".
  • 3k60 Estonian Home.
• 1998, June 18. Definitive Stamp.
  • 25k One kroon coin.
• 1998, July 8. Definitive Stamp.
  • 3k60 Dark blue. Coat of Arms of Estonia.
• 1998, August 4. Under 21 World Championship in 470 Class Yachting.
  • 5k50 470 Class Yacht.
• 1998, August 21. Folk Costumes of Kihnu Island.
  • 3k60 Dress of an old couple of the mid 19th century.
  • 3k60 Dress of a family of the early 20th century.
• 1998, September 3. Centenary of the Birth of Juhan Jaik (author).
  • 3k60 Illustration by Eduard Jarv for "The Bottle Genie" by Juhan Jaik.
• 1998, September 17. Tallinn Zoo.
  • 3k60 Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica).
• 1998, October 22. 80th Anniversary of the first independent Estonian postal administration.
  • 3k60 1923 9m Blacksmith stamp.
• 1998, November 5. Estonian - Finnish Friendship.
  • 4k50 Flags and Medal.
• 1998, November 26. Christmas Stamps.
  • 3k10 Santa Claus.
  • 5k Christmas tree and angels.
• 1998, December 12. 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Friedrich Robert Faehlmann (poet).
  • 3k60 Portrait of Friedrich Robert Faehlmann.
• 1999, January 20. Estonian Lighthouses. Series 5.
  • 3k60 Vilsandi lighthouse, Vilsandi, off the western coast of Saaremaa.
• 1999, February 18. Tallinn Zoo.
  • 3k60 Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia).
• 1999, March 24. 50th Anniversary of the Council of Europe.
  • 5k50 Council of Europe anniversary logo, and building.
• 1999, March 29. 70th Birthday of Lennart Meri, President of Estonia.
  • 3k60 Portrait of President Lennart Meri.
• 1999, April 27. Europa Stamp. National Parks.
  • 5k50 Tolkuse Bog.
• 1999, May 3. 80th Anniversary of the Bank of Estonia.
  • 5k Bank of Estonia building and seal.
• 1999, June 1. Estonian Manor Halls. Olustvere.
  • 3k60 Olustvere Manor.
• 1999, June 18. Definitive Stamp.
  • 100k One kroon coin.
• 1999, June 30. The National Anthem.
  • 3k60 Orchestra.
• 1999, July 17. Suur Munamagi (318m), the highest point in the Baltic countries.
  • 5k20 Observation tower, Suur Munamagi.
• 1999, August 23. 10th Anniversary of the Baltic Chain. Joint issue with Latvia and Lithuania.
  • 3k60 People and Estonian flag.
  • 5k50 People and Estonian flag.
  • 5k50 People and Latvian flag.
  • 5k50 People and Lithuanian flag.
    These three 5k50 stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1999, September 23. 125th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.
  • 7k Universal Postal Union emblem.
• 1999, October 12. Estonian Folk Costumes.
  • 3k60 Couple in Setu folk costumes.
  • 5k Adult and child musicians in Setu folk costumes.
• 1999, October 22. Definitive Stamp. Coat of Arms. New design. Perf. 13 x 13¼.
  • 3k60 Blue. Coat of Arms.
• 1999, November 4. Definitive Stamps. Coat of Arms. Perf. 13 x 13¼.
  • 30s Blue. Coat of Arms.
  • 2k Grey. Coat of Arms.
• 1999, November 25. Christmas Stamps.
  • 3k10 Christmas dwarfs, helpers of Santa Claus.
  • 7k First public Christmas tree, Tallinn, 1441.
• 1999, December 1. Christmas Lottery Stamp.
  • 3k10 + 1k90 Christmas dwarfs, helpers of Santa Claus.
• 1999, December 14. Arrival of the Year 2000.
  • 5k50 Spiral symbolising the passage of time.
• 2000, January 5. Census, 2000.
  • 3k60 Census Emblem and Faces.
• 2000, February 2. 80th Anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty between Estonia and Russia.
  • 3k60 Estonian and Russian Colours.
• 2000, February 25. Estonian Lighthouses. Series 6.
  • 3k60 Ristna Lighthouse.
  • 3k60 Kopu Lighthouse.
• 2000, March 9. 10th Anniversary of the Estonian Congress.
  • 3k60 Arms and Anniversary Emblem.
• 2000, March 14. Definitive Stamp.
  • 10k One kroon coin.
• 2000, March 31. Definitive Stamp. Coat of Arms. New printing. Perf. 13¾ x 14.
  • 3k60 Blue. Coat of Arms.
• 2000, April 7. The Estonian National Flower.
  • 4k80 Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus).
• 2000, April 22. Estonian Book Year. 475th Anniversary of the Issue of the First Publication in Estonian.
  • 3k60 Lettering.
• 2000, May 9. Europa Stamp.
  • 4k80 Children and Stars.
• 2000, May 23. Estonian Manor Halls.
  • 3k60 Palmse Hall.
• 2000, June 13. Tallinn Zoo.
  • 3k60 Amur Long-tailed Goral (Naemorhedus caudatus raddeanus).
• 2000, June 30. Centenary of the Arrival of the First Narrow-gauge Train in Tallinn.
  • 4k50 Locomotive.
• 2000, August 1. 9th International Finno-Ugric Congress, Tartu.
  • 5k Handwoven girdle with symbolic figures.
• 2000, August 21. Definitive Stamps. Coat of Arms. Perf. 13¾ x 14.
  • 3k60 Blue. Coat of Arms.
  • 4k40 Grey. Coat of Arms.
• 2000, September 5. 27th Summer Olympic Games, Sydney.
  • 8k Discus thrower.
• 2000, September 12. Estonian Folk Costumes.
  • 4k40 Costumes of Hargla.
  • 8k Costumes of Polva.
• 2000, September 20. Centenary of the Birth of the Writer, August Malk.
  • 4k40 Portrait of August Malk, and landscape.
• 2000, October 5. Definitive Stamp. Coat of Arms.
  • 6k50 Orange. Coat of Arms.
• 2000, October 12. Definitive Stamp. Coat of Arms.
  • 6k Brown. Coat of Arms.
• 2000, October 19. Definitive Stamp. Coat of Arms.
  • 8k Purple. Coat of Arms.
• 2000, October 25. Fish of Lake Peipsi. Joint issue with Russia.
  • 6k50 Smelt (Osmerus eperlanus spirinchus) and European lake whitefish (Coregonus albula).
  • 6k50 Pike perch (Stizostedion lucioperka) and whitefish or lavaret (Coregonus lavaretus manaenoides).
• 2000, November 11. Centenary of the Estonian Book-plate.
  • 6k Book-plate.
  • 6k Book-plate.
    These two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2000, November 29. Christmas Stamps.
  • 3k60 Trumpet and ribbon.
  • 6k Knots.
• 2001, January 10. Erki Nool, Olympic Gold Medal Winner.
  • 4k40 Portrait of Erki Nool.
• 2001, January 24. Estonian Lighthouses. Series 7.
  • 4k40 Mohni Lighthouse.
• 2001, February 6. Valentine's Day.
  • 4k40 Couple and hearts.
• 2001, February 20. Estonian Government Seat.
  • 6k50 Stenbock House.
• 2001, February 27. 175th Anniversary of the Birth of Johann Koler (painter).
  • 4k40 "Girl on the Spring".
  • 4k40 "Eve of the Pomegranate".
    These two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2001, March 6. European Year of Languages.
  • 4k40 Words in various languages.
• 2001, April 4. Birds of the Year. Series 1.
  • 4k40 Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus).
• 2001, April 17. Definitive Stamps. Coat of Arms. Perf. 13¾ x 14.
  • 30s Blue. Coat of Arms.
  • 4k40 Grey. Coat of Arms.
    It is not stated whether this stamp differs in any way from the similar stamp issued on 21 August, 2000. However the stamp is likely to have an imprint date; in which case that date would be expected to be 2001 instead of 2000.
• 2001, April 17. Estonian Manor Halls.
  • 4k40 Laupa Hall.
• 2001, May 9. Europa Stamp. Water, a natural treasure.
  • 6k50 Lake Soodla sluice.
• 2001, May 24. Kalev sports association.
  • 6k50 Emblem of the Kalev sports association.
• 2001, June 5. 750th Anniversary of the First Record of the City of Parnu.
  • 4k40 Emblem and main building of the Parnu Mud Baths.
• 2001, June 19. Booklet Stamps. Pokuland (based on a fairy tale by Edgar Walter).
  • 3k60 Illustration.
  • 3k60 Illustration.
  • 3k60 Illustration.
  • 3k60 Illustration.
  • 4k40 Illustration.
  • 4k40 Illustration.
  • 4k40 Illustration.
  • 4k40 Illustration.
• 2001, August 7. 10th Anniversary of the Restoration of Estonian Independence.
  • 4k40 Barn swallow (national bird of Estonia).
• 2001, August 15. 800th Anniversary of the Dedication of Estonia to the Virgin Mary.
  • 6k50 Wooden statue of the Virgin and Child.
• 2001, August 28. Definitive Stamps. Coat of Arms.
  • 1k Brown. Coat of Arms.
  • 5k Green. Coat of Arms.
• 2001, September 4. 10th Anniversary of the Rebirth of Estonian postage stamps.
  • 4k40 Reproduction of 5k stamp of 1 October, 1991.
• 2001, September 15. Baltic Coastal Landscapes. Joint issue with Latvia and Lithuania.
  • 4k40 Coastal landscape, Lahemaa National Park.
  • 6k Coastal landscape, Lahemaa National Park.
  • 6k Vidzeme coast, Gulf of Riga, Latvia.
  • 6k Coast near the resort town of Palanga, Lithuania.
    These three 6k stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2001, September 24. Definitive Stamp. Coat of Arms.
  • 4k40 Grey. Coat of Arms.
    It is not stated whether this stamp differs in any way from the similar stamp issued on 17 April, 2001.
• 2001, October 4. Tallinn Zoo.
  • 4k40 Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis).
• 2001, October 23. Estonian Racing Car.
  • 6k Estonia 26/9 racing car.
• 2001, November 7. Estonian Folk Costumes.
  • 4k40 Mulk folk costume, Paistu.
  • 7k50 Mulk folk costume, Tarvastu.
• 2001, November 22. Christmas Stamps.
  • 3k60 Snowflake.
  • 6k50 Dove.
• 2001, December 4. 75th Anniversary of Estonian Radio Broadcasting.
  • 4k40 Site of first radio station, Tallinn.
• 2002, January 10. Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City.
  • 8k Speed skater.
• 2002, January 22. Estonian Manor Halls.
  • 4k40 Sangaste Hall.
• 2002, February 2. Definitive Stamps. Coat of Arms.
  • 10s Brown. Coat of Arms.
  • 4k40 Grey. Coat of Arms.
    It is not stated whether this stamp differs in any way from earlier stamps of the same design and face value. However the stamp is likely to have an imprint date; in which case that date would be expected to be 2002 instead of 2000 or 2001.
• 2002, February 20. Estonian Lighthouses. Series 8.
  • 4k40 Laidunina Lighthouse.
• 2002, March 7. Birds of the Year. Series 2.
  • 4k40 House Sparrow and Tree Sparrow.
• 2002, March 20. Spring Stamp.
  • 4k40 Flowers.
• 2002, March 27. 50th Anniversary of the Estonian Puppet Theatre.
  • 4k40 Logo of the Estonian Puppet Theatre.
• 2002, April 10. Estonian Technology.
  • 6k PTO-4 Training Aircraft.
• 2002, April 12. Winter Olympic Games Medal Winner.
  • 4k40 Photograph of Andrus Veerpalu (cross-country skier).
• 2002, April 24. 370th Anniversary of Tartu University, and Bicentenary of the Tartu University Library.
  • 4k40 Tartu University main building, 1806 - 1809.
  • 4k40 Tartu University library building, 1982.
• 2002, May 9. Europa Stamp. The Circus.
  • 6k50 Portrait of Richard Jogimar (contortionist).
• 2002, May 23. 10th Anniversary of the Readoption of the Constitution.
  • 4k40 "X" in flames.
• 2002, June 5. 700th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Lubeck Charter by Rakvere.
  • 4k40 Modern and ancient arms of Rakvere, and 15th-century certificate.
• 2002, June 10. 10th Anniversary of the Reintroduction of the Estonian Kroon. Miniature sheet.
  • 4k40 Portrait of Lydia Koidula (poet).
  • 4k40 Portrait of Carl Robert Jakobson (journalist, writer and teacher).
    These two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2002, June 18. Definitive Stamp. Coat of Arms.
  • 5k Green. Coat of Arms.
    It is not stated whether this stamp differs in any way from the similar stamp issued on 28 August, 2001. However the stamp is likely to have an imprint date; in which case that date would be expected to be 2002 instead of 2001.
• 2002, August 8. Centenary of the Birth of Eric Adamson (artist). Miniature sheet.
• 2002, August 21. Estonian Wildlife.
  • Wild Boar.
• 2002, September 18. Estonian National Stone.
  • Limestone.
• 2002, October 1. Estonian Folk Costumes.
• 2002, November 20. Christmas Stamps.

Estonian Philatelic Links.

Estonian philatelic information is available from Eurofila from their web site at http://www1.omnitel.net/eurofila/pricelists/estonia.htm .

Eesti Postmark has a web site at http://www.post.ee/eestipostmark/ve_2002.asp?id=98 .

More information on Estonian stamps can be found on the Estonian Philately web site at http://www.hot.ee/elmo/ .

The Belarussian International Stamp Company markets the stamps of Estonia at http://www.bistamp.com/inter/BiStamp.nsf/WEBByCountry?OpenView&Start=1.4.99 .

Victor Kolos markets the stamps of Estonia from his web site at http://www.aha.ru/~minsk/stampseng.htm .

Information on the latest new issues for the former Soviet Union can be found on the Worldwide Society of Russian Philately web site, at http://home.nestor.minsk.by/fsunews/ .

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