The Central Bank of Malta has launched a new silver bullion coin which features one of the country’s most recognisable national symbols. The very distinctive Maltese cross is an iconic part of Malta’s heritage and Most commonly associated with the Knights of Malta. The symbol is now used on everything from coins to the logo […]
Malta: Logo-shaped coin marks centenary anniversary of iconic Warner Brothers movie studio
The Central Bank of Malta has released unique silver coins, which mark the centenary anniversary of the founding of the iconic American film studio Warner Brothers, which came into existence in April 1923. Founded in 1923 by four brothers, Harry (1881–1958), Albert (1884–1967), Sam (1185-1927), and Jack (1892–1978) Warner, the company ultimately established itself as […]
Malta: New gold and silver coins mark the accession of HM King Charles III
The Central Bank of Malta has launched a new range of gold and silver commemorative coins which marks the accession of HM King Charles III as monarch of the United Kingdom and head of the Commonwealth,of which Malta is a member of. In the eyes of the monarchy, the island of Malta has always been […]
Malta: New silver Proof coin released remembers bicentenary anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s birth
The Central Bank of Malta has released new silver Proof collector crown coins, which are in honour o the bicentenary anniversary of one of the world’s most outstanding chemists and medical researchers of the 19th century. The silver Proof-quality coins are produced by the Royal Dutch Mint at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, on behalf […]
Malta: Gold and silver Proof coins mark quincentenary of first circumnavigation of the globe
The Central Bank of Malta has released new gold and silver collector coins marking the quincentenary anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the globe which concluded in 1522. The expedition was led by the famed Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, who was charged with finding a Spanish route to the Moluccas. He was killed on Mactan […]
Malta: New Proof and colour crown coins released in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
The Bank of Malta has launched their latest collector coins which are in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee, the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Since before her accession to the British throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has maintained a very special and personal bond with Malta. Apart from the […]
European Union — Malta: Commemorative €2 coins released in tribute to Malta’s heroes of the pandemic — health sector and frontline carers
The Central Bank of Malta launched (29th July) new commemorative €2 coins which are in tribute to Malta’s health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to the frontline medical professionals. The new coins are a symbol of national appreciation of the selfless effort and dedication of the many individuals in Malta who have been at […]
Malta: Final €2 commemorative coins released in “From Children in Solidarity” collector series
The Bank of Malta has issued (14th December) their fifth and final €2 commemorative coin which is part of a current coin series entitled “From Children in Solidarity.” The initiative is a project between the Central Bank of Malta, the Ministry for Education and Employment, and the Malta Community Chest Fund that is a charitable […]
Malta: Gold and silver Proof coins issued as part of Europa Star series featuring Gothic era
The Central Bank of Malta has issued (8th May) gold and silver Proof coins, which are part of a Europe-wide numismatic programme featuring various annual topics and events. This year, the Five Ages of Europe series continues with the focus being on the Gothic era. The period is divided into Early Gothic (1150-1250), High Gothic […]
Malta: Prehistoric temple, Ta’ Hagrat, features on new €2 commemorative coin
The Central Bank of Malta has announced they will issue, on the 22nd July, the fourth commemorative €2 coin in a series of seven dedicated to the Maltese islands’ prehistoric sites which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The featured site for 2019 is the Ta’ Hagrat, an ancient temple in Malta, along with […]
