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3 Mils
| Aluminium-magnesium (96.1-96.9% Aluminium, 3.1-3.9% Magnesium) | 1.45 g | 23.11 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1974) |
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-2006 |
| Value | 3 Mils (0.003 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (96.1-96.9% Aluminium, 3.1-3.9% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 23.11 mm |
| Thickness | 1.61 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 18 May 1986 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination within a wreath of vine leaves
FM mint mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3 MILS
FM
Designer: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the coins dated 1972, 102,000 were minted in 1971 and 8,551,000 were minted in 1972.Interesting fact
The 3 Mils coin from Malta, made of Aluminium-magnesium, was the first coin in the world to feature a hole in the center. This unique design was introduced in 1972 and was used until 2006. The hole was intended to make the coin easier to distinguish from other coins and to reduce the risk of counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 5252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 FM | 5252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 537 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 385 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 FM | 449 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Mils 1972-2006 coin.
