2008 Coinage
| Auberge de Castille | ||||
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| Designer: Unknown | Mint: Royal Dutch Mint | |||
| Face Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 925 (Silver) | Quantity: 18,000 | Quality: Proof | |
| Issued: 26 August 2008 | Diameter: 38.61 mm (1.52 in) | Weight: 28.28 g (1.00 oz; 0.91 ozt) | Issue price: €38 Market Value: €46-€54 |
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| Auberge de Castille | ||||
| Designer: Unknown | Mint: Royal Dutch Mint | |||
| Face Value: €50 | Alloy: Au 916 (Gold) | Quantity: 3,000 | Quality: Proof | |
| Issued: 26 August 2008 | Diameter: 21 mm (0.83 in) | Weight: 6.5 g (0.23 oz; 0.21 ozt) | Issue price: €185 Market Value: €290-€390 |
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| In August 2008, Malta issued its first commemorative coins denominated in euro, in both silver and gold. These coins make part of the Europa Coin Program. The theme for the year 2008 is Cultural Heritage. Both coins feature the Auberge de Castille.
On the reverse the Portico of the Auberge de Castille is shown. The stately doorway to the Auberge of Castille, Leon and Portugal is a symbol of the seat of government in Malta as the Auberge now houses the Prime Minister’s office. This is the largest of all auberges at the time of the Knights (1530-1798). The building is situated at the highest point of Valletta and was built in 1574. On the obverse the Coat of Arms of Malta is displayed. Malta’s Coat of Arms is a heraldic representation of the National flag of Malta. Above the shield is a mural crown representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a City-state. Around the shield is a wreath of two branches, of Olive and Palm, symbols of peace and traditionally associated with Malta. |
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