2 Euros Ħaġar Qim Temples

€113,393.00
IssuerMalta
Year2017
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2008-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.50 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Noel Galea Bason
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#183
Obverse descriptionThe coin depicts the Ħaġar Qim Temples on thecrest of a ridge overlooking the south-west coast of Malta about two kilometres away from the village of Qrendi. At the top right the inscription ‘Ħaġar Qim TEMPLES’ and underneath the years ‘3600-3200 BC’. At the bottom left the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and underneath the issuing date ‘2017’.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringĦAĠAR QIM TEMPLES 3600 - 3200 BC MALTA 2017 NGB F
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFluted with a pattern consisting of two Maltese crosses and the
Mint
Mintage2017  - In coincard, With `Monnaie Paris` mintmark - 30 000
2017  - Without mintmark - 350 000
2017 F - BU set with F mintmark in star - 25 000
Catalog ID2337611120
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