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5 Cents – Malta

Series: 1972 Malta circulation coins

Context

Years: 1972–1981

Issuer: Malta

Period:

(since 1974)

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(1972—2007)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 6,426,984

Material

Diameter: 23.6 mm

Weight: 5.65 g

Thickness: 1.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #10

Numista: #3894

Value

Exchange value: 0.05 MTL

Obverse

Inscription:

MALTA

1976

Script: Latin

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Inscription:

5

CENTS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Reeded

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1972	—	5,353,000
1972	—	8,000	Proof
1976	—	1,009,000
1976	FM	2,500	Matte
1976	FM	26,000	Proof
1977	—	—
1977	FM	6,884	Proof
1977	FM	2,752	Special Uncirculated
1978	FM	3,244	Proof
1978	FM	2,752	Special Uncirculated
1979	FM	6,577	Proof
1979	FM	537	Special Uncirculated
1980	FM	3,451	Proof
1980	FM	385	Special Uncirculated
1981	FM	1,453	Proof
1981	FM	449	Special Uncirculated