Due to the catastrophic shrinking of the state gold reserves and the abrupt deterioration of the financial situation, Estonia had to carry out a currency reform; the name of the currency was changed as well.
Riigi kullavarude katastroofilise kahanemise ja rahandusliku olukorra järsu halvenemise tõttu tuli Eestis korraldada rahareform. Muudeti ka rahaühiku nimetust.