5 Cents (1972 - 1981)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 10 |
| Weight (g) | 5.65 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
MALTA
1972
Description:
Ritual altar in the Temple of Hagar Qim, name of country and year of issue.
MALTA
1972
Description:
Ritual altar in the Temple of Hagar Qim, name of country and year of issue.
Reverse
Lettering:
5
CENTS
Description:
Denomination within wreath.
5
CENTS
Description:
Denomination within wreath.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4,180,000 | Common | |
| 1972 | 13,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1976 | 1,009,000 | Very Common | |
| 1976 FM (M) | 2,500 | Common | |
| 1976 FM (P) | 26,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1977 | Very Common | ||
| 1977 FM (P) | 6,884 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1977 FM (U) | 2,752 | Common | |
| 1978 FM (P) | 3,244 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1978 FM (U) | 2,752 | Common | |
| 1979 FM (P) | 6,577 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1979 FM (U) | 537 | Common | |
| 1980 FM (P) | 3,451 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1980 FM (U) | 385 | Common | |
| 1981 FM (P) | 1,453 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1981 FM (U) | 449 | Common |