The George Cross surrounded by legend and wreath. The inscription on the Cross `FOR GALLANTRY` is surrounded by monogram GVI in every corner of the Cross.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
MALTA
GVI GVI
FOR GALLANTRY
GVI GVI
1972
Reverse description
Denomination within a wreath of vine leaves
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
1
CENT
Edge
Smooth.
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date) FM Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage
1972 - Minted in 1971-1974 - 7 653 000 1972 - Proof - 13 000 1975 - - 1 500 000 1976 FM - Matte - 5 000 1976 FM - Proof - 26 000 1977 - - 2 793 000 1977 FM - Proof - 6 884 1977 FM - Special Uncirculated - 5 252 1978 FM - Proof - 3 244 1978 FM - Special Uncirculated - 5 252 1979 FM - Proof - 6 577 1979 FM - Special Uncirculated - 537 1980 FM - Proof - 3 451 1980 FM - Special Uncirculated - 385 1981 FM - Proof - 1 453 1981 FM - Special Uncirculated - 449 1982 - -