Silver Ten Ounces 2021 Melita, Coin from Malta - detailed information

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 10 OZ 999.0 FINE SILVER, representing the metal composition of ten troy ounces of 99.9% silver.

Below the Coat of Arms, the face value €10 (ten Euro).

Around below, surrounded by two small Maltese Crosses, the name of the issuing authority: MALTA.

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 TEN EURO.

Silver content (Troy oz.): 10.000
Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).