2 Euros Mnajdra Temples

€132,944.00
IssuerMalta
Year2018
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2008-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#191
Obverse descriptionThe coin depicts the megalithic temples of Menaidra. At the top right are the words `MNAJDRA`, `TEMPLES` and `3600-2500 BC`, indicating the years of the founding of the Temples. The country of issue `MALTA` is shown at the bottom left and, below, the year of issue `2018`. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMNAJDRA TEMPLES 3600-2500 BC MALTA 2018
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint
Mintage2018  - - 300 000
2018  - Coincard - BU - 20 000
2018 F - In sets - BU - 15 000
Catalog ID9291596820
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