10 Euros The Santa Marija Convoy and the George Cross Award

€143,664.00
IssuerMalta
Year2017
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)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#188
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Malta.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMALTA 2017 REPUBBLIKA TA`MALTA
Reverse descriptionThe 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOPERATION PEDESTAL · KONVOJ TA` S. MARIJA 75TH ANNIVERSARY 1942 2017 THE MALTA GEORGE CROSS 10 EURO
Edge
MintRoyal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage2017  - Proof - 2 000
Catalog ID3860585690
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