Maltese coins currently in circulation.

The first coins of Malta coins were struck in 1972, as Malta decided to adopt decimal currency. There are 10 mils in one cent, and 100 cents in one Maltese lira. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Decimal currency is the term used to describe any currency for which the ratio between the basic unit of currency and its sub-unit is a power of 10. ... The Maltese lira, known in the Maltese language as the Lira Maltija, is the currency of Malta. ...

First series (1972-81)

The first decimal coinage contained the following denominations: 2 mils, 3 mils, 5 mils (these three minted in aluminium), 1 cent (originally bronze, now copper and zinc with a slight percentage of nickel), 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 50 cents (cupronickel). Aluminum redirects here. ... Assorted ancient Bronze castings found as part of a cache, probably intended for recycling. ... Copper has played a significant part in the history of mankind, which has used the easily accessible uncompounded metal for nearly 10,000 years. ... General Name, symbol, number zinc, Zn, 30 Chemical series transition metals Group, period, block 12, 4, d Appearance bluish pale gray Standard atomic weight 65. ... For other uses, see Nickel (disambiguation). ... Cupronickel is an alloy of copper, nickel and strengthening impurities, such as iron and manganese. ...

These coins were phased out since 1994 (though still legal tender): ^[1] Legal tender or forced tender is payment that cannot be refused in settlement of a debt denominated in the same currency by virtue of law. ...

• 2 mils - 8-sided flower shape, showing the Maltese cross
• 3 mils - 8-petal flower shape, showing a bee on a honeycomb design with two dolphins on either side
• 5 mils - 12-sided flower shape, showing a water carrier with two dolphins on either side
• 2 cents - round, showing a knight wearing an elm with two dolphins on either side
• 50 cents - decagonal, showing the Central Bank of Malta's coat of arms

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Second series (1975-91)

The octagonal 25 cent coin (nickel brass) was introduced in June, 1975 to commemorate Malta becoming a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations on 13 December 1974. A new coat of arms with a coastal scene with the rising sun and the traditional Maltese fishing boat, the luzzu, was adopted. The 25c coin was the first coin to depict the new republic coat of arms. Interestingly, there are some coins dated 1975 which have the old Dominion coat of arms obverse. These are mule coins, which are worth the same as the coins depicting the new coat of arms. ^{[citation needed]} For other uses, see Octagon (disambiguation). ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Look up republic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Commonwealth of Nations as of 2006 Headquarters Marlborough House, London, UK Official languages English Membership 53 sovereign states Leaders  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Secretary-General Don McKinnon (since 1 April 2000) Establishment  -  Balfour Declaration 18 November 1926   -  Statute of Westminster 11 December 1931   -  London Declaration 28 April 1949  Area  -  Total... is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... The Coat of Arms of Malta is the emblem of the country of Malta. ... A Maltese luzzu A luzzu (pronounced loot-su in Maltese) is a traditional type of fishing boat from the Maltese islands. ... The term obverse, and its opposite, reverse, describe the two sides of units of currency and many other kinds of two-sided objects, most often in reference to coins, but also to medals, drawings, old master prints and other works of art. ...

A whole new series with the new republic coat of arm was issued in 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira. The 1 lira coin (pure nickel)was introduced on 19 May 1986 replacing the former banknote.^[2] Look up pure in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Nickel (disambiguation). ... is the 139th day of the year (140th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ...

Third series (1991-2007)

The present emblem of Malta

In 1988 another coat of arms was adopted. This was a combination derived from the old Dominion coat of arms, but it had the Republic's name REPUBBLIKA TA' MALTA (the Maltese for "Republic of Malta") in the scroll below the shield. Image File history File links COA_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links COA_of_Malta. ...

The reverse of the 1991 series coins was the same as the previous series, depicting the Maltese coast, rising sun, and luzzu boat. Only the obverse changed. ^[3]

• 1 cent - showing the ballottra (weasel)
• 2 cents - showing the siġra taż-żebbuġ (olive tree)
• 5 cents - showing the qabru (Maltese freshwater crab)
• 10 cents - showing the lampuka (dolphin fish)
• 25 cents - showing the girlanda tal-wied (evergreen rose)
• 50 cents - showing the tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region
• 1 lira - showing the merill (blue rock thrush), the National bird

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