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2 Euros Ġgantija Temples
2016 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2008-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#84920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded with inscription: six times a "2" and two Maltese crosses.
Lettering: 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠
Comment
The Ġgantija Temples complex in Gozo is one of the best-preserved on the Maltese islands. The site dates to 3,600 - 3,200 B.C. and is one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. Ġgantija was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1980.This coin is the first of a series of seven that will be issued by the Bank which will depict Malta's prehistoric monuments that are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
Coincard with the Monnaie de Paris mintmark:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euro circulating commemorative coin from Malta, featuring the Ġgantija Temples, is that it has a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, gives it a distinctive look and feel that sets it apart from other coins in circulation. Additionally, the coin's weight of 8.5 grams makes it a substantial and tangible reminder of Malta's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 F | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Ġgantija Temples) 2016 coin.
