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13.06.2014

Issue of numismatic coin – First World War Centenary

Issue of numismatic coin – First World War Centenary

On 23 May 2014 the Central Bank of Malta issued a silver coin commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the commencement of the First World War. The Bank also issued a similar coin in a brass version with a face value of €5. This numismatic coin was minted at the Royal Belgian Mint. The coins were designed and engraved by Noel Galea Bason.

The obverse of the coin shows the emblem of Malta with the year of issue 2014.

Silver coin
The reverse features a nurse administering medication to a wounded soldier. This recalls the humanitarian role that Malta played during the First World War with its 27 hospitals and convalescent camps, where thousands of casualties of the war were treated. The reverse of the coin also features a soldier and a red-coloured poppy which is the evocative symbol of remembrance of all soldiers who died in the conflict. This is the first time that colour has been used on a Maltese coin.

Issue of numismatic coin – First World War Centenary

Brass coin
The reverse features a nurse administering medication to a wounded soldier. This recalls the humanitarian role that Malta played during the First World War with its 27 hospitals and convalescent camps, where thousands of casualties of the war were treated. The reverse of the coin also features a soldier and a poppy which is the evocative symbol of remembrance of all soldiers who died in the conflict. The coins were designed and engraved by Noel Galea Bason.

Сountry: Niue Island
Data of issue:    June, 2014
Face value: 10 Euro 5 Euro
Metal: Silver .925         Brass
Weight: 22,85 g 10,5 g
Diameter: 37 mm 30 mm
Quality: Proof Circulation
Mintage: 5,000 pcs 200,000 pcs
Source:

centralbankmalta.org

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Categories: News, New Releases, Numismatics.

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