2 Euro - Malta Independence 1964 (2014)
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Quantity
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5
Features
Denomination | 2 Euro |
Catalog Number | KM# 150 |
Weight (g) | 8.5 |
Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
Magnetic | |
Currency Value (USD) | 2.14 |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
MALTA - Independence 1964
2014
Description:
The coin commemorating the Malta Independence constitution of 1964 is the fourth in the series of five coins that commemorate constitutional milestones in Maltese history. By means of the 1964 constitution Malta became an independent nation for the first time after hundreds of years of foreign domination. The national side of the coin shows a detail of the bronze monument commemorating Independence which was designed by the artist Gianni Bonnici in 1989. It shows a young woman, representing Malta, carrying the Maltese flag. At the right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘MALTA — Independence 1964’ and at the bottom the year of issuance ‘2014’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
MALTA - Independence 1964
2014
Description:
The coin commemorating the Malta Independence constitution of 1964 is the fourth in the series of five coins that commemorate constitutional milestones in Maltese history. By means of the 1964 constitution Malta became an independent nation for the first time after hundreds of years of foreign domination. The national side of the coin shows a detail of the bronze monument commemorating Independence which was designed by the artist Gianni Bonnici in 1989. It shows a young woman, representing Malta, carrying the Maltese flag. At the right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘MALTA — Independence 1964’ and at the bottom the year of issuance ‘2014’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | 400,000 | Common | |
2014 | 25,000 | In sets only | Unknown |