The Millennium Coin
To mark the arrival of the new millennium, the Central Bank of Malta has issued a unique coin which embodies in its design elements of tradition and novelty. The design of the coin departs from the customary round shape which characterized the commemorative coins previously issued by the Bank and is presented in an unusual oblong shape with rounded corners. On its obverse it displays the armorial bearings of Malta and of the Central Bank, whilst on its reverse it shows two Romano-Maltese coins, believed to be among the earliest coins in circulation at the time when both Malta and Gozo enjoyed the status of a municipium in the early part of the third century B.C.
The coin design is the work of the Maltese artist Noel Galea Bason and was struck at the Royal Mint, United Kingdom. It forms part of the Masterpiece Millennium Collection, a project originated by the Royal Mint in which 23 other countries are participating. It is in Silver Proof with cameos coated in 22-carat gold and is legal tender in Malta for the value of Lm 5. The coin has the following specifications:
Technical Details
Alloy - 0.925 Silver, cameos coated in 22 carat gold
Dimensions - 40 mm x 20 mm
Weight - 15.00 gms
Edition Limit - 32,000
Price - USD 75.00 STG 45.00 Euro 75.00
Prices are not including Post.
View The Millennium Banknotes Issue