10 Euros The Bush-Gorbachev Malta Summit, 1989

€100,287.00
IssuerMalta
Year2015
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2008-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Noel Galea Bason
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#173
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Malta, as a shield showing an heraldic representation of the national flag of Malta; above the shield a mural crown with a sally port and five turrets representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a city-state; and around the shield a wreath of two branches: the right of Olive, the left of Palm, tied at base with a ribbon, upon which are written the words REPUBBLIKA TA` MALTA in capital letters.  The word MALTA is written on the left of the coat of arms and the year 2015 is on its right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMALTA 2015 REPUBBLIKA TA` MALTA
(Translation: REPUBLIC OF MALTA)
Reverse descriptionAbove: Busts of American President George H. W. Bush (left) and the Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev (right). Face value between both presidents` busts. Initials of engraver (NGB) below the left elbow of the USSR president.  Below: Maltese cross between US flag (right) and USSR flag (left)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· GEORGE H. W. BUSH - MIKHAIL GORBACHEV · 10 EURO MALTA SUMMIT XII 1989 FALL OF THE IRON CURTAIN
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2015  - Royal Dutch Mint - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID4646523880
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