Maltese Gold Coins
Brief Maltese History
Being a Mediterranean island, Malta has been settled, invaded, conquered, and generally subject to outside influence from seaborne neighbours and other adventurers. It has therefore had influence from Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Muslims from North Africa, Spanish, The Knights of Malta, French and almost finally British. Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The whole island was awarded the George Cross for its determined defence during the second world war. Malta gained independence in 1964, and became a republic in 1974.Maltese Gold Coins
The first gold coins issued by Malta were in 1972.In 1975, coins were issued with both the old and new coats of arms.
Earlier Maltese Gold Coins
In the eighteenth century up until 1798, coins including gold coins were issued for Malta by the Knights of Knights, or more fully "The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem" which was founded in 1099 during the Crusades.Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Description | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
£50
|
1972 | 34 | 30.0000 | .917 | .8836 |
|
£50
|
1973 - | 28 | 15.0000 | .917 | .4418 |
|
£25
|
1977 | 22 | 7.9800 | .917 | .2353 |
|
£20
|
1972 | 26 | 12.0000 | .917 | .3534 |
|
£20
|
1973 - | 22 | 6.0000 | .917 | .1767 |
|
£10
|
1972 | 21.5 | 6.0000 | .917 | .1767 |
|
£10
|
1973 - | 19 | 3.0000 | .917 | .0883 |
|
£5
|
1972 | 19 | 3.0000 | .917 | .0883 |
Prices & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.| Date | Denomination | Description | Mintage | Grade | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1972 | £50 | Statue of Neptune | 16,000 | Proof, about FDC | Ask | £1,175 | $ |
| 1972 | £20 | Malta's National Bird, the Merill | 16,000 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £See Page | $Ask |
| 1972 | £10 | A Kenur, Stone Charcoal Stove | 16,000 | Proof, about FDC | No | £230 | $ |
| 1972 | £5 | Hand Holding Torch against Map of Malta | 18,000 | Proof, about FDC | No | £115 | $ |
| 1972 | £85 | Set of all 4 | 16,000 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £1,820 | $ |
| 1974 | £50 | "First Maltese Coin" | 8,867 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £ | $ |
| 1974 | £20 | Gozo Boat with Lateen Sails | 8,700 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £ | $ |
| 1974 | £10 | Centaurea Spathulata Zerafa, National Flower of Malta | 9,124 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £ | $ |
| 1974 | £80 | Set of all 3 | 8,700 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £640 | $ |
| 1975 | £50 | Old Coat of Arms, Ornamental Stone Balcony | 2,000 | Proof, about FDC | No | £580 | $ |
| 1975 | £20 | Old Coat of Arms, Fresh Water Crab | 2,000 | Proof, about FDC | Ask | £230 | $ |
| 1975 | £10 | Old Coat of Arms, Maltese Falcon | 2,000 | Proof, about FDC | No | £115 | $ |
| 1975 | £80 | Old Coat of Arms, Set of all 3 | 2,000 | Proof, about FDC | Ask | £915 | $ |
| 1975 | £50 | New Coat of Arms, Ornamental Stone Balcony | 5,500 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £580 | $ |
| 1975 | £20 | New Coat of Arms, Fresh Water Crab | 5,698 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £230 | $ |
| 1975 | £10 | New Coat of Arms, Maltese Falcon | 6,448 | Proof, about FDC | Sold | £115 | $ |
| 1975 | £80 | New Coat of Arms, Set of all 3 | 5,500 | Proof, about FDC | Yes | £915 | $ |
Notes on Table
Denomination = Face Value in Maltese Pounds (Also called lira or lire)Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Maltese Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Malta, please look at our original Chard Coins website.
Obverse of 1972 Maltese £20 Gold Coin
Countries Index
Reverse of 1972 Maltese £20 Gold Coin
Reverse of 1974 Maltese £20 Gold Coin
Reverse of 1974 Maltese £20 Gold Coin
Obverse 2002 of Maltese Gold 10 Lira
Reverse 2002 of Maltese Gold 10 Lira
Coins WantedWe make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Maltese gold coins, whether listed on this page or not. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
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