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50 Pounds – Malta

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Mnara

Malta

Context

Year: 1977

Issuer: Malta

Issuing organization: Central Bank of Malta

Period:

Republic

(since 1974)

Currency:

Maltese Pound

(1972—2007)

Demonetization: 31 January 2008

Total mintage: 4,515

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 15.98 g

Gold weight: 14.64 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #49

Numista: #321725

Value

Exchange value: 50 MTL

Bullion value: $2446.62

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms featuring a sunrise over a coastal scene with a Maltese luzzu boat, a shovel, a pitchfork, and an Opuntia plant, encircled by the Republic of Malta's name.

Inscription:

REPUBBLIKA • TA' • MALTA *

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF MALTA

Script: Latin

Languages: Italian, Maltese

Reverse

Description:

The Mnara, an antique lampshade illuminating buildings with multiple candles, shown with its date and value.

Inscription:

£M 50

1977

Script: Latin

Designer and engraver: Pietro Giampaoli

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Malta Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1977	—	4,000	BU
1977	—	515	Proof

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