Malta, 2008 AD., Republic, Paris mint (France), 50 Euro Cent, KM 130.
Malta, Republic, engravers: Noel Galea Bason (obverse) and Luc Luycx (reverse), Paris mint (France), 2008 AD.,
50 Euro Cent (ø 24,3 mm / 7,78 g), "Nordic gold" alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, and 1% tin), 7,8 g theor. mint weight, mintage 15.040.000 (70.000 in sets), medal alignment ↑↑ (0°) , dented edge,
Obv.: MALTA - 2008 / REPUBBLIKA - TA' MALATA , national emblem: mural-crowned shield of arms in wreath, Maltese cross in upper left corner, country´s name on ribbons below, twelve stars of Europe around, "F" mint mark in lowest star.
Rev.: 50 / EURO / CENT / LL , a map of Europe (2nd map type) on the left, six fine lines cut through the sea, breaking when passing through the map, and at their ends at the top and bottom are twelve stars (reflective of the flag of Europe). To the right, in raised lettering, is "50 Euro Cent" with the '50' being shown much larger than the words. The designers initials, LL (Luc Luycx), appear next to the 0 in 50.
KM 130 . (from circulation)
Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
2008 F 15.040.000 "F" mint mark in lowest star
2008 F 70,000 "F" mark in lowest star (only in sets)
2011 50,000 (only in sets)
2012 50,000 (only in sets)
2013 35,000 (only in sets)