25 Cents 1st Anniversary of Republic

Issuer Malta
Year 1975
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 25 Cents (0.25 MTL)
Currency Lira (1972-2007)
Composition Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)
Weight
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 31 December 2007
Reference(s) KM#29a
Obverse description Coat of arms showing a coastal scene with the rising sun, a traditional Maltese boat (the `Luzzu`), a shovel and a pitchfork, and an Opuntia plant. The then new name of the Republic of Malta displays on the outside.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBBLIKA TA` MALTA 1975
(Translation: Republic of Malta)
Reverse description Value within 3/4 wreath
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 25 CENTS
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1975 - Minted in 1976; Proof - 6 000
Numisquare ID 1780976460
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