10 Euros The Santa Marija Convoy and the George Cross Award
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2008-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The tanker "Ohio" with a Royal Navy destroyer in the background. This pays tribute to the heroic sacrifice made by the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy to ensure supplies to Malta during the Second World War. The coin also features the George Cross, a tangible symbol that honors and perpetuates the bravery of the Maltese at the height of the island's wartime trials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OPERATION PEDESTAL · KONVOJ TA' S. MARIJA
75TH ANNIVERSARY
1942
2017
THE MALTA GEORGE CROSS
10 EURO
Designer: Noel Galea Bason
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Santa Marija Convoy and the George Cross Award, which was awarded to the people of Malta for their bravery and sacrifice during World War II. The coin's design features a depiction of the Santa Marija Convoy, as well as the George Cross, which is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a civilian in Malta.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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