| Issuer | Malta |
| Year | 1972-2007 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Mils (0.005 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Dimensions | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Scalloped (with 12 notches) Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Christopher Ironside |
| In circulation to | 18 May 1986 |
| Reference(s) | KM#7, Schön#7 |
| Obverse description | A lampstand with the country name above and the date below |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | MALTA 1972 |
| Reverse description | Denomination within a wreath of vine leaves |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 MILS |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date) FM Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1972 - - 10 153 000 1972 - Proof - 13 000 1976 FM - Matte - 5 000 1976 FM - Proof - 26 000 1977 FM - Proof - 6 884 1977 FM - Special Uncirculated - 5 252 1978 FM - Proof - 3 244 1978 FM - Special Uncirculated - 5 252 1979 FM - Proof - 6 577 1979 FM - Special Uncirculated - 537 1980 FM - Proof - 3 451 1980 FM - Special Uncirculated - 385 1981 FM - Proof - 1 453 1981 FM - Special Uncirculated - 449 2007 - In Sets only - |
| Catalog ID | 6779460100 |
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