2 Euros Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni

€346,677.00
IssuerMalta
Year2022
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2008-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Noel Galea Bason
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#227
Obverse descriptionThe design represents a detail of the prehistoric structure. At the top is the name of the issuing country `MALTA` and below is the year of issue `2022`. At the bottom is the inscription `ĦAL-SAFLIENI HYPOGEUM` 4000 – 2500 BC`. The outer ring of the coin represents the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMALTA 2022 NGB ĦAL-SAFLIENI HYPOGEUM 4000 – 2500 BC
Reverse descriptionA geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription: six times a `2` and two Maltese
Mint
Mintage2022  - - 162 500
2022  - In coincard - 20 000
2022  - In set - 10 000
Catalog ID6838888860
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