25 Cents 1st Anniversary of the Republic of Malta

€4,170.00

Issuer	Malta
Year	1975
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Value	25 Cents (0.25 MTL)
Currency	Lira (1972-2007)
Composition	Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight	10.5 g
Dimensions	30 mm
Thickness	2.1 mm
Shape and Technique	Octagonal (8-sided) Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to	31 December 2007
Reference(s)	KM#29, Schön#34

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 - - 4 750 000 1975 - Matte Proof -
Catalog ID	3300003620
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