Введение
Монеты мальтийской лиры чеканились с момента перехода Мальты на десятичную систему счисления в 1972 году и до 2007 года, после чего Мальта перешла на евро. Один цент состоял из 10 милов, а одна мальтийская лира – из 100 центов.
Coins of the Maltese lira have been struck from when Malta adopted decimal currency in 1972, to 2007, after which Malta adopted the euro. There were 10 mils in one cent, and 100 cents in one Maltese lira.
Первая серия (1972 - 1982)
Монеты этой серии заменили фунт стерлингов довоенного образца, который использовался на Мальте с 1825 года. Поэтому размеры некоторых монет были схожи с размерами их довоенных эквивалентов, например, монета в 5 центов была похожа на шиллинг, а монета в 10 центов – на два шиллинга. Эти монеты были разработаны Кристофером Айронсайдом OBE. В июне 1975 года была выпущена восьмиугольная монета номиналом 25 центов в ознаменование того, что 13 декабря 1974 года Мальта стала республикой в составе Содружества Наций. Новый герб был изображен на аверсе, и монета в 25 центов стала первой монетой с изображением нового республиканского герба.
The coins in this series replaced the pre decimal Pound Sterling which had been in use in Malta since 1825. Therefore, the sizes for some coins were similar to their pre decimal equivalents, for example the 5c was similar to the shilling and the 10c to the two shillings. These coins were designed by Christopher Ironside OBE. In June 1975 an octagonal 25 cent coin was introduced to commemorate Malta becoming a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations on 13 December 1974. The new emblem appeared on the obverse side, and the 25c coin was the first coin to depict the new republican emblem. Image Value Diameter Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal 2 mils 20.30 mm Aluminium plain Maltese Cross Value 1972 1986 3 mils 23.25 mm Aluminium plain A bee on a honeycomb Value 1972 1986 5 mils 26.00 mm Aluminium plain A lampstand Value 1972 1986 1 cent 25.90 mm Bronze plain George Cross Value 1972 1986 2 cent 17.75 mm Cupronickel milled Penthesilea wearing an elm Value 1972 2008 5 cent 23.60 mm Cupronickel milled Megalithic altar Value 1972 1986 10 cents 28.50 mm Cupronickel milled Maltese galley Value 1972 1986 25 cents 30.00 mm Brass plain Emblem of Malta Value 1975 1994 50 cents 32.95 mm Cupronickel plain Great Siege Monument Value 1972 1994
Изображение Номинал Диаметр Состав Кант Аверс Реверс Год начала чеканки Год изъятия из обращения
2 мила 20,30 мм Алюминий гладкий Мальтийский крест Номинал 1972 1986
3 мила 23,25 мм Алюминий гладкий Пчела на сотах Номинал 1972 1986
5 мил 26,00 мм Алюминий гладкий Подсвечник Номинал 1972 1986
1 цент 25,90 мм Бронза гладкий Георгиевский крест Номинал 1972 1986
2 цента 17,75 мм Медно-никелевый сплав рифленый Пентесилея в шлеме Номинал 1972 2008
5 центов 23,60 мм Медно-никелевый сплав рифленый Мегалитический алтарь Номинал 1972 1986
10 центов 28,50 мм Медно-никелевый сплав рифленый Мальтийская галера Номинал 1972 1986
25 центов 30,00 мм Латунь гладкий Герб Мальты Номинал 1975 1994
50 центов 32,95 мм Медно-никелевый сплав гладкий Монумент Великой осады Номинал 1972 1994
The coins in this series replaced the pre decimal Pound Sterling which had been in use in Malta since 1825. Therefore, the sizes for some coins were similar to their pre decimal equivalents, for example the 5c was similar to the shilling and the 10c to the two shillings. These coins were designed by Christopher Ironside OBE. In June 1975 an octagonal 25 cent coin was introduced to commemorate Malta becoming a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations on 13 December 1974. The new emblem appeared on the obverse side, and the 25c coin was the first coin to depict the new republican emblem. Image Value Diameter Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal 2 mils 20.30 mm Aluminium plain Maltese Cross Value 1972 1986 3 mils 23.25 mm Aluminium plain A bee on a honeycomb Value 1972 1986 5 mils 26.00 mm Aluminium plain A lampstand Value 1972 1986 1 cent 25.90 mm Bronze plain George Cross Value 1972 1986 2 cent 17.75 mm Cupronickel milled Penthesilea wearing an elm Value 1972 2008 5 cent 23.60 mm Cupronickel milled Megalithic altar Value 1972 1986 10 cents 28.50 mm Cupronickel milled Maltese galley Value 1972 1986 25 cents 30.00 mm Brass plain Emblem of Malta Value 1975 1994 50 cents 32.95 mm Cupronickel plain Great Siege Monument Value 1972 1994
Вторая серия (1986-2007)
Новая серия была выпущена 19 мая 1986 года и состояла из монет номиналом 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 центов и 1 лира. На аверсе всех монет изображалась местная флора и фауна, а на реверсе – республиканский герб. В этой серии была введена монета в 1 лиру, заменившая собой ранее существовавшую банкноту. В 1988 году был принят новый герб, изображающий геральдическое представление мальтийского флага, муральную корону и венок из оливковых и пальмовых ветвей. Монеты серии 1991 года изображали новый герб, при этом реверс остался без изменений. Эта серия оставалась в обращении до 2007 года и была изъята из обращения в январе 2008 года с введением евро. Монеты были демонетизированы в 2010 году.
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
Вторая серия
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
Изображение | Номинал | Эквивалент в евро (€) | Технические параметры | Описание | Дата | Диаметр | Масса | Состав | Кант | Аверс | Реверс | Дата первого выпуска | Дата изъятия | Срок обращения
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
1 цент | 0.02 | 18.51 мм | 2.81 г | Медь, цинк, небольшое количество никеля | Гладкий | Герб | Баллотра (ласка) | 1986-1991 | 31 января 2008 | 1 февраля 2010
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
2 цента | 0.04 | 17.78 мм | 2.26 г | Купроникель | Рифленый | Герб | Зеббуга (оливковое дерево) | 1986-1991 | 31 января 2008 | 1 февраля 2010
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
5 центов | 0.12 | 19.78 мм | 3.51 г | | il Qabru (мальтийский пресноводный краб) | | | | |
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
10 центов | 0.23 | 21.78 мм | 5.01 г | | Лампуки (рыба-король) | | | | |
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
25 центов | 0.58 | 24.95 мм | 6.19 г | Рельефный ободок | Гирланда (вечнозеленая роза) | | | | |
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
50 центов | 1.16 | 27 мм | 8 г | Буквенный | Туллиера (мальтийский ромашколистник), вечнозеленое растение, произрастающее в Средиземноморье | | | | |
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird
1 лира (Lm1) | 2.33 | 29.82 мм | 13 г | Никель | Мерриль (синегрудый дрозд), национальная птица | | | | |
A new series was issued on 19 May 1986, which consisted of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 lira, all depicting local flora and fauna on the obverse and the republican emblem on the reverse. The 1 lira coin was introduced in this series, replacing a former banknote. In 1988 a new coat of arms was adopted showing a heraldic representation of the Maltese flag, a mural crown and a wreath of olive and palm trees. The coin series of 1991 depicted the new coat of arms, but the reverse side remained the same. This series remained in use until 2007, being withdrawn in January 2008 upon the introduction of the Euro. They were demonetised in 2010. Second Series Image Value Equivalent in Euros (€) Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse first minting withdrawal lapse 1 cent 0.02 18.51 mm 2.81 g Copper, zinc, a slight percentage of nickel Plain Coat of arms Ballottra (weasel) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 2 cents 0.04 17.78 mm 2.26 g Cupronickel Milled Coat of arms Zebbuga (olive tree) 19861991 31 January 2008 1 February 2010 5 cents 0.12 19.78 mm 3.51 g il Qabru (Maltese freshwater crab) 10 cents 0.23 21.78 mm 5.01 g Lampuki (dolphin fish) 25 cents 0.58 24.95 mm 6.19 g Incused beading Ghirlanda (evergreen rose) 50 cents 1.16 27 mm 8 g Lettered Tulliera (Maltese Fleabane), an evergreen plant that grows in the Mediterranean region Lm1 2.33 29.82 mm 13 g Nickel Merrill (Blue Rock Thrush), the national bird