| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Pounds (Liri) (5 MTL) |
| Currency | Maltese Pound (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Noel Galea Bason |
| In circulation to | 31 January 2008 |
| Reference(s) | KM#P1 |
| 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 (Translation: Republic of Malta) |
| Reverse description | Kids playing game on numeral board flanked by UNICEF emblems |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | £M 5 (CHI) NG 1981 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | CHI Valcambi, Balerna, Switzerland(1961-date) |
| Mintage | 1981 CHI - Piedfort - 2 500 |
| Numisquare ID | 6790002060 |
| Comments |