Moneta Malta Siege of Malta 1565 - 5 euros Silver (1 ounce) Malta 2022 - The Knights of the Past

5 euros Silver (1 ounce) Malta 2022

Theme: The Great Siege of Malta in 1565

Series: The Knights of the Past

Silver 999 9 ‰ - 31 1 g - Ø 38 6 mm - 15,000 copies.

The 5 euro Malta 2022 "Knights of the Past" is the second commemorative coin created thanks to the close collaboration between the Central Bank of Malta and Germania Mint. The series of bullions is a modern reference to the traditions of the Order of Malta and its ups and downs in European history.

The obverse of the second coin in the series depicts the Knights of Malta confronting invaders during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 - the most important battle in the island's history and one of the most important for Europe. The reverse of the 2021 coin features the Central Bank of Malta's coat of arms on a shield held by a Maltese knight.

The 2022 coin will be issued in an edition of 15,000 coins accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a blister pack.

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