Republic of Malta. 25cents commemorative coin, Mint in 1975. Issue on 1st Anniversary of Republic.

Features
Issuer Malta
Period Republic (1974-date)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1975
Value 25 Cents (0.25 MTL)
Currency Lira (1972-2007)
Composition Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight 10.5 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 2007
Number N#4170
References KM# 29, Schön# 34

Commemorative issue
1st Anniversary of Republic of Malta

Obverse
Coat of arms showing a coastal scene with the rising sun, a traditional Maltese boat (the 'Luzzu'), a shovel and a pitchfork, and an Opuntia plant. The then new name of the Republic of Malta displays on the outside.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBBLIKA TA' MALTA
1975

Translation: Republic of Malta

Reverse
Value within 3/4 wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25
CENTS

Edge
Smooth

Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

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