2 Cents


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	2.25 g	17.7 mm

Description

Issuer	Malta
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-1974)
Period	Republic (1974-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1972-1982
Value	2 Cents (0.02&nbspMTL)
Currency	Lira (1972-2007)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	2.25 g
Diameter	17.7 mm
Thickness	1.1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	18 May 1986
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#1778
Rarity index	4%

Reverse

Denomination within a wreath of vine leaves

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
CENTS

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Penthesilea is Queen of the Amazons in Greek Mythology. She is the daughter of Ares and Otrera. She assisted Troy in the Trojan War, during which she was killed by Achilles.

Dolphins: Dolphin is a Maltese symbol. We find two dolphins also in the Maltese Coat of Arms, from 1964 to 1975.

Of the coins dated 1972, 4,002,000 were minted in 1971, 3,151,000 were minted in 1972, 1,000,000 were minted in 1973, and 3,000,000 were minted in 1974.

Interesting fact

The 2 Cents coin from Malta, issued between 1972 and 1982, has a unique feature. It is one of the few coins in the world that has a hole in the center. The hole is circular and has a diameter of 8mm, which makes it stand out from other coins. This feature was added to the coin to help distinguish it from other denominations and to make it easier for people to recognize and handle.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1972	13000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1976	1000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1976 FM	26000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1977	6105000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1977 FM	2752	-	-	-	-	-	-
1978 FM	2752	-	-	-	-	-	-
1979 FM	537	-	-	-	-	-	-
1980 FM	385	-	-	-	-	-	-
1981 FM	449	-	-	-	-	-	-
1982		-	-	-	-	-	-