Maltese Euro Coins
Malta applied to join the Euro zone in February 2007, the Euro becoming the official currency on 1st January 2008. Maltese Euro Coins have an extremely interesting Commemorative series covering the constitutional history of Malta.
Some basic facts relating to Malta.
Normal Currency Coins.
As with many other countries in the Euro zone, Maltese Euro Coins have three motifs - one for the "copper coloured coins"(1 cent, 2 cent and 5 cent), one for the "gold coloured coins" (10 cent,20 cent and 50 cent) and finally one for the one Euro and two Euro coins.
The first motif (1,2 and5 cent coins) is the Mnjada temple. This is believed to have been erected around 4.000 BC thus making it one of the oldest religious sites on earth.
The second motif (10,20 and 50 cent coins) is the Maltese Coat of Arms.
The third motif (1 and 2 Euro coins) is the Maltese Cross.
1 cent - The Mnjada Temple.
2 cent - The Mnjada Temple.
5 cent - The Mnjada Temple.
10 cent - The Maltese Coat of Arms.
20 cent - The Maltese Coat of Arms.
50 cent - The Maltese Coat of Arms.
1 Euro - The Maltese Cross.
2 Euro - The Maltese Cross.
Two Euro Coin Rim
Around the rim of the Two Euro Coin appear "2" (6 times), each "2" inverted with respect to the preceding and following "2". The "2s" are separated by two Maltese crosses.
Maltese Commemorative Two Euro Coins.
Although Malta has only been in the Euro zone since 2008, it has already issued eleven attractive commemorative coins. Well done Malta!
2011 - A hand is shown putting a ballot paper into the ballot box. This commemorates the first election of representatives in 1849.
Date of issue : 19.10.2011
Issuing Volume : 430,000
2012 - People are shown in front of the Maltese parliament. Commemorated is the 1887 introduction of majority representation.
Date of issue : 20.08.2012
Issuing Volume : 430,000
2013 - Introduction of Self Administration 1921.
Date of issue : 24.06.2013
Issuing Volume : 542.500
2014 - Independence from Great Britain in1964.
Date of issue : 03.06.2014
Issuing Volume : 432.500
2014 - 200 years since the founding of the Maltese police.
Date of issue : 16.07.2014
Issuing Volume : 300.000
2015 - 100th Anniversary of the first Flight from Malta.
Date of issue : 25.05.2015
Issuing Volume : 300.000
2015 - Establishment of the Republic of Malta in 1974.
Date of issue : 05.10.2015
Issuing Volume : 400.000
2016 - Prehistoric Temple of Ggantija.
Date of issue : 29.08.2016
Issuing Volume : 350.000
2016 - Solidarity through Love.
Date of issue : 05.12.2016
Issuing Volume : 380.000
2017 - Prehistoric Temple Complex of Hagar Qim.
Date of issue : 31.05.2017
Issuing Volume : 405.000
2017 - Solidarity and Peace.
Date of issue : 13.11.2017
Issuing Volume : 380.000
2018 - Temples of Mnajdra (4,500 - 5,600 years old).
Date of issue : 21.05.2018
Issuing Volume : 335.000
2018 – Cultural Heritage.
Date of issue : 07.11.2018
Issuing Volume : 320.000
2019 – Neolithic megalithic complex in Mġarr.
Date of issue : 13.05.2019
Issuing Volume : 335.000
2019 – Nature and Environment.
Date of issue : 21.10.2019
Issuing Volume : 320.000
2020 – Neolithic Site - Temple of Skorba.
Date of issue : 24.07.2020
Issuing Volume : 200.000
2020 – Childrens' games.
Date of issue : 14.12.2020
Issuing Volume : 220.000
2021 – Commemorating the contribution of nurses during the Corona epidemic.
Date of issue : 02.08.2021
Issuing Volume : 72.500
2021 – Temple of Tarxien.
Date of issue : 26.10.2021
Issuing Volume : 181.000
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