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5 Pounds – Malta

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: International Year of disabled Person

Malta

Context

Year: 1983

Issuer: Malta

Issuing organization: Central Bank of Malta

Period:

Republic

(since 1974)

Currency:

Maltese Pound

(1972—2007)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 12,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #65

Numista: #68967

Value

Exchange value: 5 MTL

Bullion value: $72.51

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: English, Maltese

Engraver: Noel Galea Bason

Reverse

Description:

A wheelchair struggling on stairs, illustrating daily obstacles for disabled individuals.

Inscription:

ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS

NG

Lm 5

1983

Script: Latin

Engraver: Noel Galea Bason

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	—	6,000	BU
1983	—	6,000	Proof

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