The starter kits are intended to allow residents to familiarise themselves with the new euro coins and to ensure people can start using cash as from 1 January, the €-day.

The starter kit contains 42 euro coins worth 12.79 euro. The kit also contains a security chip confirming the authenticity of the coin set. Eesti Pank has commissioned the kits from the Mint of Finland. The production of the starter kits is co-funded by the European Commission.

The starter kit contains the following euro coins: seven 1-cent coins, six 2-, 5-, 10- and 20-cent coins, five 50-cent coins, four €1 coins and two €2 coins. The kit also contains a security chip confirming the authenticity of the coin set.