© Ben-jamin (CC0)
2 Cents
| Copper-nickel | 2.26 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1991-2007 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 2010 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Olive branch
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 c
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Cents coin from Malta features the Maltese Cross, a symbol that has been associated with the country for centuries. The Maltese Cross is a cross with four arms of equal length, each terminating in a circle. It is said to represent the four directions, the four seasons, and the four elements. The symbol is also associated with the Order of Saint John, a medieval military order that played a significant role in Malta's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2004 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2005 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents 1991-2007 coin.