10 Euros The Santa Marija Convoy and the George Cross Award

Issuer Malta
Year 2017
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)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#188
Obverse description Coat of arms of Malta.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MALTA 2017 REPUBBLIKA TA`MALTA
Reverse description The tanker `Ohio` with a Royal Navy destroyer in the background. This pays tribute to the heroic sacrifice made by the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy to ensure supplies to Malta during the Second World War. The coin also features the George Cross, a tangible symbol that honors and perpetuates the bravery of the Maltese at the height of the island`s wartime trials.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OPERATION PEDESTAL · KONVOJ TA` S. MARIJA 75TH ANNIVERSARY 1942 2017 THE MALTA GEORGE CROSS 10 EURO
Edge
Mint Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage 2017 - Proof - 2 000
Numisquare ID 3860585690
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