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10 Cents Planchet Trial
| Issuer | Central Bank of Malta |
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| Year | 1972 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse lettering | 10c (Translation: 10 Cents) |
| Reverse description | The reverse is a plain, unadorned field carrying only the denomination inscription '10c' in bold numerals with a superscript 'c', struck centrally within the field. The design is entirely devoid of legends, devices, or ornamental detail, characteristic of a planchet or die trial piece intended solely to test metal composition and striking characteristics rather than to convey full numismatic imagery. |
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Malta's decimal coinage was introduced in 1972 when the country converted from pounds, shillings, and mils to the new cent-based system. Planchet trials from this transition period were produced to verify press tolerances and alloy consistency before full production runs — they carry no design, existing solely as proofs of mechanical and metallurgical process. At 11.3 grams, this blank is notably heavier than the circulating 10-cent piece that followed, suggesting it predates the final specification approval.