2 Euros Republic of Malta 1974

€73,843.00
IssuerMalta
Year2015
TypeCommemorative circulation 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)Obverse: Ganni Bonnici
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#167
Obverse descriptionThe coin is the last in a series of five commemorating Maltese constitutional milestones. Malta was declared a republic on 13 December 1974 following constitutional changes which were agreed upon by a great majority in Malta’s Parliament. The design reproduces a marble tablet affixed to the façade of the Presidential Palace in Valletta to mark Malta’s change from a monarchy to a republic. At the top right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘MALTA — Republic 1974’. At the bottom, the year ‘2015’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMALTA - Republic 1974 2015
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription: six times a `2` and two Maltese
Mint
Mintage2015  - - 300 000
2015  - BU - 30 000
2015  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID4509020090
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