1 Lira, Malta

1 Lira, Malta, 1986 obverse image1 Lira, Malta, 1986 reverse image
1 Lira coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Malta flagMalta
  • Years of Minting:
    1986
  • Period:
    Republic (1974-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth with inscription
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
1 Lira Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.50-$159.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Lira Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Blue Rock Thrush, the national bird

Engraver:

Noel Galea

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms showing a coastal scene with the rising sun, a traditional Maltese boat (the 'Luzzu'), a shovel and a pitchfork, and an Opuntia plant. The then new name of the Republic of Malta and the date display on the outside.

Engraver:

Noel Galea

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with inscription

1 Lira Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

·REPUBBLIKA·TA'·MALTA· 1986

Reverse:

Lm1

1 Lira Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

1 Lira sizes
  • Weight:13 g
  • Diameter:29.9 mm
  • Thickness:2.5 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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