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10 Euros Solaris
| Issuer | Central Bank of Malta |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Weight | 62.2 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a stylized silhouette of a human head in profile facing left, with an intricate mass of intertwined tubular forms emerging from the cranial region, evoking themes of consciousness and alien intelligence drawn from the Solaris narrative. To the right, a circular inset displays the full armorial bearings of the Central Bank of Malta, supported by two armored knights and bearing the motto 'FIDUCIA FORTIS' on a scroll above the founding year 1968. The legend 'MALTA' arcs along the upper rim, flanked by '2 OZ AG 999' on the left and '10 EURO' on the right, with the date '2022' positioned in the lower exergue. The antique finish treatment lends the entire composition a richly textured, antiquated aesthetic. |
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| Obverse lettering | 2 OZ AG 999 MALTA 10 EURO 2022 |
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Malta adopted the euro in 2008, making its central bank a relatively recent participant in the European collector coin market. The "Solaris" series, launched in the early 2020s, positions Malta among a growing number of small eurozone issuers producing large-format silver bullion-adjacent pieces aimed squarely at the international collector market rather than domestic circulation.
At 62.2 grams of .999 silver, this is a two-troy-ounce piece in all but name.