10 Euros The Bush-Gorbachev Malta Summit, 1989

Issuer Malta
Year 2015
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 10 Euros
Currency Euro (2008-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Noel Galea Bason
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#173
Obverse description Coat 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering MALTA 2015 REPUBBLIKA TA` MALTA
(Translation: REPUBLIC OF MALTA)
Reverse description Above: 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering · GEORGE H. W. BUSH - MIKHAIL GORBACHEV · 10 EURO MALTA SUMMIT XII 1989 FALL OF THE IRON CURTAIN
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 2015 - Royal Dutch Mint - Proof - 5 000
Numisquare ID 4646523880
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