Malta, 1976 AD., Republic, Guze Ellul Mercer commemorative, 2 Liri, KM 40.

Malta, Republic, Guze Ellul Mercer commemorative, engraver J. P. (?), 1976 AD.,
2 Liri (Maltese Pounds) (ø 32 mm / 9,89 g), 0.987 silver, 10,00 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 11.000 , axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: REPUBBLIKA . TA' . MALTA * , around inner circle with coastal scene: rising sun and rays above traditional Maltese boat (the 'Luzzu' barge near shoreline) left, surrounded by waves, rudder and trident on a beach, and an Opuntia cactus plant r.
Rev.: GUZE ELLUL MERCER / £M 2 - 1897/1961 / J. P. / 1976 , his bust facing half right, engraver´s initials left.
KM 40 .

Year / Mintage
1976 11.000

Ġużè Ellul Mercer (22 March 1897 – 22 September 1961) was a Maltese author, journalist and politician. He joined the Labour Party (PL) and he started his parliamentary career in 1924. He was subsequently elected Member of Parliament at the general elections held in 1951 and 1955. In 1955, he was elected Labour Party deputy-leader for parliamentary affairs. He was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Works and Reconstruction in 1955, but lost that position after the 1958 election.

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