Silver Ounce 2022 Queen Elizabeth II - Platinum Jubilee, Coin from Malta - detailed information

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.

Around above, the name of the issuing authority: CENTRAL BANK OF MALTA.

Around below, the date of issue 2022.

The reverse of the coin is coloured and shows the Jubilee emblem (or logo). The logo features a purple and platinum design; the continuous platinum line reveals a stylised St Edward's Crown within a circle to create the impression of a royal seal, and the number 70 has been incorporated within the top of the crown signifying the Platinum Jubilee. The purple colour is the shade which most closely corresponds to the purple in the Queen's Robe of Estate and Coronation Gown.

Around above, the inscription THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE; the face value and denomination · 10 EURO · are around below.

Finish: proof, coloured.
Packaging: in themed display box.