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50 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: 3,410,934

Material

Diameter: 32.85 mm

Weight: 13.6 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Decagonal (10-sided)

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

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #12

Numista: #4992

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 MTL

Obverse

Inscription:

MALTA

1972

Script: Latin

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Inscription:

50

CENTS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Plain

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—
Franklin Mint	FM

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1972	—	3,353,000
1972	—	8,000	Proof
1976	FM	150	Matte
1976	FM	26,000	Proof
1977	FM	6,884	Proof
1977	FM	402	Special Uncirculated
1978	FM	3,244	Proof
1978	FM	402	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