2023 MALTA numismatic program

The Maltese Central Bank announced a few days ago the guidelines of its 2023 numismatic program. The 2023 numismatic issues include four commemorative coins for collectors, two €2 commemorative coins and an annual monetary set including the annual divisional series.

75 years of the National Association of Music Clubs

Two coins will be issued on this theme which celebrates the music clubs of the island of Malta.

The first €50 coin is a 916/1000 gold coin of 6.5g and 21mm in diameter. It is issued in 400 coins and was designed by the artist Noel GALEA BALSON. It is minted by the Netherlands Mint in proof quality.

The second coin of 10€ is a silver coin 925/1000 of 38,61g and 28,28g of diameter. Malta will issue 1,000 coins and is designed by the artist Noel GALEA BALSON. It is struck by the Mint of the Netherlands (KNM) in proof quality.

175th anniversary of the death of

JUAN BAUTISTA AZOPARDO

The Maltese Central Bank is issuing a €10 silver coin dedicated to the privateer and career soldier Juan Bautista Azopardo. He served the Netherlands, Spain and Argentina. He ended his life in this country in 1847. It was minted in BE quality by the Netherlands Mint.

The coin is in silver 925/1000 with a mintage of 600 pieces. It weighs 28.28g and has a diameter of 38.61mm. It was designed by Antonella Napolione.

150th anniversary of the birth of John BORG

Two coins will be issued on this theme which celebrates the birth of John BORG. He was a renowned teacher, a Maltese botanist. He was Superintendent of Agriculture, Professor of Natural History at the University and Director of the Botanical Garden of Malta. He retired in 1933, but until his death he maintained his interest in botany and agriculture. He received the title of Professor Emeritus of Natural History from the Royal University of Malta.

The first €100 coin is a 999/1000 gold coin of 31.10g and 33mm diameter. It was designed by the artist Maria Anna Frisone. It is minted by the Netherlands Mint (KNM) in proof quality.

The second €10 coin is a silver coin 925/1000 of 38.61g and 28.28 in diameter. Malta will issue in 600 coins and is designed by the artist Maria Anna Frisone. It is minted by the Netherlands Mint (KNM) in proof quality.

Stamp dedicated to maltese botanist John BORG

2023 €2 Birth of Nicolas COPERNICUS

Issue: 85,000 coins

Issuing date: September 2023

Mint: Netherlands Mint (KNM)

Engraver: Daniela FUSCO

Quality: BU

€2 Napoleon BONAPARTE and the French in Malta

Issue: 85,000 coins

Issuing date: September 2023

Mint: Netherlands Mint (KNM)

Engraver: Noel Galea BASON

Quality: BU

2023 Nicolas COPERNIC annual coin set 

The annual set is announced in September 2023 with a mintage of 10,000 sets. It is dedicated to Nicolas COPERNICUS. The set will contain the €2 commemorative coin dedicated to the scientist.

Sources: Malta Central Bank and NUMISMAG.