2 Euro - Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 227 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.31 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Noel Galea Bason
Lettering:
MALTA
2022
NGB
ĦAL-SAFLIENI
HYPOGEUM
4000 – 2500 BC
Description:
The design represents a detail of the prehistoric structure. At the top is the name of the issuing country 'MALTA' and below is the year of issue '2022'. At the bottom is the inscription 'ĦAL-SAFLIENI HYPOGEUM' 4000 – 2500 BC'.
The outer ring of the coin represents the 12 stars of the European flag.
MALTA
2022
NGB
ĦAL-SAFLIENI
HYPOGEUM
4000 – 2500 BC
Description:
The design represents a detail of the prehistoric structure. At the top is the name of the issuing country 'MALTA' and below is the year of issue '2022'. At the bottom is the inscription 'ĦAL-SAFLIENI HYPOGEUM' 4000 – 2500 BC'.
The outer ring of the coin represents the 12 stars of the European flag.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine vertical lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine vertical lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠
Description:
Finely reeded with 2 ✠✠ upright & inverted alternately repeated 3 times each.
2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠
Description:
Finely reeded with 2 ✠✠ upright & inverted alternately repeated 3 times each.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 162,500 | Circulating | Unknown |
| 2022 | 20,000 | Coincard | Unknown |
| 2022 | 10,000 | In sets | Unknown |