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| Issuer | Central Bank of Malta |
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| Year | 1991-2007 |
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| Weight | 3.51 g |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, naturalistic rendering of the Maltese freshwater crab (Potamon fluviatile, locally known as Qabru) dominates the field, depicted in a raised, three-quarter frontal pose with claws extended and legs splayed. The denomination numeral and abbreviation '5c' are incuse in the lower right field. The design fills the flan with fine sculptural detail emphasising the carapace texture and articulated limbs. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Mintage | 1991 - Malta Mint, Valletta - 1995 - Malta Mint, Valletta - 1998 - British Royal Mint, Llantrisant - 2001 - British Royal Mint, Llantrisant - 2005 - British Royal Mint, Llantrisant In Sets only - 2006 - British Royal Mint, Llantrisant In Sets only - 2007 - British Royal Mint, Llantrisant In Sets only - |
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