Silver Ounce 2021 Knights of the Past, Coin from Malta

Coin	Silver Ounce 2021 Knights of the Past

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 silver ounce is an internationally popular format, and is usually denominated as €5 (Five Euro). According to Eurozone convention, the denomination is legal tender in Malta only, and not in the whole Eurozone.

This 5 Euro silver coin is the first design in a series dedicated to the Knights of Malta and is the second issue from a series honouring the traditions of the Order of Malta.

The founding of the Order of Malta goes back to the establishment of a hospital in Jerusalem in the 11th century, as well as the First Crusades (1096-1099). Through their work, the Knights of Malta, quickly gained recognition, which led Pope Paschalis II to recognise the monastic community as a religious order of novices in 1113.

The design of the partially gilded coin features a Maltese knight in direct confrontation with an invader during the Great Siege of Malta. The Siege of Malta at the hands of an Ottoman army is one of the most important battles in the island's history and began with the first sighting of the Turkish fleet off the island's coast on May 18th, 1565.

Mint	Germania Mint	Mint Mark	No mint mark	Total Mintage	15,000

Obverse

The obverse of the coin shows at its centre the Coat of Arms of the Central Bank of Malta. At centre, a shield divided in three parts; in the top part, a horizontal key as a symbol of economic progress and security; the lower parts have "heraldic hatching" indicating a white background on the left, and a red background on the right - the colours of the flag of Malta; in the left part, the George Cross, awarded to Malta for bravery in April 1942 by King George VI. Above the shield, a crest surrounded by laurel and palm branches, symbols of honour and peace respectively, supporting a mural crown on top - symbolic of Malta's historic role as a fortress.

On the sides, the shield is supported by two armoured and helmeted Knights of Malta holding large swords, representing confidence and strength, the two virtues incorporated in the Bank's motto. These symbolise some of the greatest pages in Malta's long military history, which, for more than two-and-a-half centuries, was ruled by the Order of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. The plumed helmet of a knight which surmounts the shield also has a special connection to Malta as it was modelled on one found on a monument in the 16th century Co-Cathedral of St John in Valletta, built by the Knights.

On a ribbon below, the motto in Latin: FIDUCIA FORTIS ("In Confidence Strength"), and the date the bank was founded, 1968.

Behind the logo is a Maltese Cross.

The whole arrangement is on a shield, which appears to be held up by an armoured knight in the background; the rest of the background of the obverse is textured like chainmail. On the right, on the knight's glove, the initials of the designer (?), MF.

Around above, the name of the country: · MALTA ·. Around below, the date of issue · 2021 ·. Around below left, the metal content: 1 oz Ag 999.9 (one troy ounce of 99.99%silver).

Obverse Inscription	· MALTA · 1 oz Ag 999.9 · 2021 ·

Reverse

The reverse design features in the foreground a Maltese knight on foot, his sword raised in his left hand. In the background, another knight on horse, and a castle.

Near the rim below a horse's neck, the initials of the designer (?), MF.

Around above, the inscription · KNIGHTS OF THE PAST ·; on two lines in the upper right, the denomination 5 EURO.

Reverse Inscription	· KNIGHTS OF THE PAST · 5 EURO

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

Notes	Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated. Packaging: in blister pack which can be folded to form a display stand.

See also

Coins in the Knights of the Past series include:
- 2 oz Silver Antique, Knights of the Past, 2021
- 1 oz Silver BU, Knights of the Past, 2021
- 2 oz Silver Antique, Knights of the Past, 2022
- 1 oz Silver BU, Knights of the Past, 2022

All (4) coins of type: Silver Ounce (1 oz), Bullion

Coin Name	Mintage	Effigy	Legend
Silver Ounce 2021 Knights of the Past	15,000	Coat of Arms of the Central Bank of Malta	· MALTA · 1 oz Ag 999.9 · 2021 ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Knights of the Past	15,000	Coat of Arms of the Central Bank of Malta	· MALTA · 1 oz Ag 999.9 · 2022 ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Europa and the Bull	unknown	Coat of Arms of the Central Bank of Malta	CENTRAL BANK OF MALTA 1,5 EURO CENT
Silver Ounce 2023 Maltese Cross	unknown	Coat of Arms of the Central Bank of Malta	CENTRAL BANK OF MALTA + 5 EURO +

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Silver Ounce 2021 Knights of the Past: Details

Country	Malta
Currency	Euro, Malta
Coin Type	Silver Ounce (1 oz), Bullion
Issued	2021
Effigy	Coat of Arms of the Central Bank of Malta
Face Value	5 (x Euro, Malta)
Total Mintage	15,000
Current	Yes
Material	0.9999 Silver
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	38.610 mm
Mass	31.100 g
OCC ID	APVZ-EYRC-QPZY-OLMD

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