Sir Temistokle Zammit
Commemorative Silver Coin
The ‘Sir Temistokle Zammit’ Commemorative Coin
The Central Bank of Malta have just issued a Lm5 Silver coin commemorating the locally renowned professor of medicine ‘Sir Temistokle Zammit’. He was known for his versatility in intelligence, which ranged from medicine to history and literature. Born in 1864, Temi Zammit (as he was easrlier known) was a great scientist who was engaged in the research of Undulant Fever, he was appointed rector of the Univeristy of Malta and received various internationally recognized medals from major European Institutions.
The Obverse of this coin shows the Emblem of the Republic of Malta together with the year of issue. The reverse depicts ‘Sir Temistokle Zammit’ together with his birth and death dates, and the ‘Europa’ programme logo of which this coin forms part of.
Technical Details
Alloy Silver Proof
Diameter 38.61mm
Weight 28.28 grams
Edition Limit 15,000
Price Lm15.88
Postage Rates - Malta Lm1, Europe Lm2.50, USA & Canada Lm3.50