5 cents · First decimal series

Introduced 16 May 1972 · Central Bank of Malta

One of the eight denominations introduced with Malta’s first decimal coinage. It replaced the British monetary system used on the islands. This record represents the denomination in the first series; individual mint years and die varieties have not been catalogued.

5 cents · First decimal series · value side
© Central Bank of Malta, 2018. The Central Bank of Malta’s First Fifty Years: A Solid Foundation for the Future, p.141. Reproduced with source acknowledgement under the publication’s p. 2 permission.
Central Bank of Malta · CBM acknowledged-source reproduction permission · Sources
5 cents · First decimal series · design side
© Central Bank of Malta, 2018. The Central Bank of Malta’s First Fifty Years: A Solid Foundation for the Future, p.141. Reproduced with source acknowledgement under the publication’s p. 2 permission.
Central Bank of Malta · CBM acknowledged-source reproduction permission · Sources

Technical specifications

Composition
Cupro-nickel
Shape
Round
Edge
Milled
Designer
Christopher Ironside
Mint
Royal Mint, United Kingdom
Obverse
Altar with Tree of Life; MALTA,1972 and two small dolphins
Reverse
Numeric denomination within a garland of vine leaves
Diameter
23.60 mm
Weight
5.65 g
Colour
Unknown / not verified
Serial format
Unknown / not verified

Manufacturing specification from the Royal Mint’s1972Annual Report, printedpp.42–43. The actual source scan was checked visually, including all numerals. Values describe the1972issue as published by its manufacturer, not measured individual specimens or an inferred later series. No alloy percentages, thickness or full-year mintage have been inferred.

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