Gold Kilo (1 kg), Coin Type from Malta - detailed information

Malta has been using the Euro as its currency since 2008. Apart from the regular circulation coinage, the country has also authorised some mints to issue non circulating and bullion coins under its jurisdiction. The one kilogram of gold (1 kg) is a very large format formally denominated with a €500 (Five Hundred Euro) face value. According to Eurozone convention, the denomination is legal tender in Malta only, and not in the whole Eurozone.