| Coin | Gold Half Ounce 2021 Melita |
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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 half ounce of gold (1/2 oz) is an internationally popular format, and is issued by Malta denominated as €50 (Fifty Euro). According to Eurozone convention, the denomination is legal tender in Malta only, and not in the whole Eurozone.
This coin part of the Melita bullion range of coins issued by the Central Bank of Malta in collaboration with Maltese company Lombard Bank. The coins are struck by Swiss company PAMP and depict Melita, the female personification of Malta. |
| Mint | PAMP |
Mint Mark | No mint mark |
Mintage | unknown
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin depicts the Coat of Arms of Malta. It is a shield showing the heraldic representation of the national flag of Malta; above the shield is a mural (city fortress) crown with a sally port and five turrets representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a city-state; around the shield a wreath of two branches - of olive and a palm tree, symbols of peace which are traditionally associated with Malta.
On a ribbon below, the inscription REPUBBLIKA TA' MALTA (“Republic of Malta” in Maltese).
Around above, surrounded by two small dolphin symbols, the inscription €50 ~ 1/2 OZ 999.9 FINE GOLD - the face value of fifty Euro, and the metal composition of one half of a troy ounce of 99.99% gold.
Around below, surrounded by two small Maltese Crosses, the name of the issuing authority: MALTA. |
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| Reverse | |
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The reverse design depicts Melita, the female national personification of Malta, based on the Melita issue postage and revenue stamps of 1922-26, which were designed by Maltese artist Edward Caruana Dingli. Melita is shown as a robed and helmeted figure holding a ship's rudder, representing Malta as being in control of her own destiny; on her chest, a Maltese Cross. The background contains a seascape, with the lighthouse near Fort Saint Elmo and a Gozo boat visible.
Below her feet, a Maltese Cross. Succeeded by a small dolphin symbol, around left the inscription MELITA · 2021. Preceded by a small dolphin symbol, around right the nominal face value FIFTY EURO. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
MELITA · 2021 FIFTY EURO |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Gold content (Troy oz.): 0.500
Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated, proof-like).
Packaging: in blister card. |
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| See also |
Coins in the Melita range include:
- 1 oz Gold (€100), Melita 2018
- 1/2 oz Gold (€50), Melita 2018
- 1/4 oz Gold (€25), Melita 2018
- 1 oz Gold (€100), Melita 2019
- 1 oz Gold (€100), Melita 2020
- 1 oz Gold (€100), Melita 2021
- 1/2 oz Gold (€50), Melita 2021
- 1/4 oz Gold (€25), Melita 2021
- 1/10 oz Gold (€10), Melita 2021
- 10 oz Silver (€10), Melita 2021
- 1 oz Gold (€100), Melita 2022
- 1/2 oz Gold (€50), Melita 2022
- 1/4 oz Gold (€25), Melita 2022
- 1/10 oz Gold (€10), Melita 2022
- 1 oz Gold (€100), Melita 2023
- 1/2 oz Gold (€50), Melita 2023
- 1/4 oz Gold (€25), Melita 2023
- 1/10 oz Gold (€10), Melita 2023
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