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1 Lira
1986 year| Nickel | 13 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Blue Rock Thrush, the national bird
Script: Latin
Lettering: Lm1
Engraver: Noel Galea
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: BANK CENTRALI TA' MALTA •
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira coin from Malta, minted in 1986, was the first coin to feature the Maltese Cross, a symbol of the Order of Saint John, on its reverse side. The Maltese Cross is a symbol of the Knights Hospitaller, also known as the Order of Saint John, who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. The coin's design was created by the Maltese artist, Victor G. Debono, and it has become a distinctive feature of Maltese coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira 1986 coin.
