| Issuer | Malta |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Dimensions | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Noel Galea |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#81 |
| 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 and the date display on the outside. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ·REPUBBLIKA·TA`·MALTA· 1986 |
| Reverse description | Tulliera plant |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 50 c |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1986 - - 2 086 000 1986 - Proof - 10 000 |
| Catalog ID | 7664478590 |
| Comments |
