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5 Cents
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.65 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1974) |
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-1981 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of vine leaves
FM mint mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTS
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the coins dated 1972, 3,502,000 were minted in 1971, 851,000 were minted in 1972, and 1,000,000 were minted in 1975.Interesting fact
The 5 Cents coin from Malta, issued between 1972 and 1981, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "equilateral curved heptagon" which means it has seven sides, and the coin is curved like a dome. This shape was chosen to make it easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation and to reduce the risk of counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 1009000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1977 FM | 2752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 FM | 2752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 537 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 385 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 FM | 449 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents 1972-1981 coin.
