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2 Mils
| Aluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium) | 0.95 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1974) |
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-2007 |
| Value | 2 Mils (0.002 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.49 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination within a wreath of vine leaves
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
MILS
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the coins dated 1972, 102,000 were minted in 1971, 8,551,000 were minted in 1972, and 500,000 were minted in 1974.Interesting fact
The 2 Mils coin from Malta, which was in circulation from 1972 to 2007, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's metal composition is Aluminium-magnesium, which is a blend of 96.9-96.1% Aluminium and 3.9-3.1% Magnesium. This makes it one of the few coins in the world to use this specific blend of metals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 5252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 FM | 5252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 537 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 385 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 FM | 444 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mils 1972-2007 coin.
