50 cent of Malta

Decimal series and specifications

The Maltese coins of 50 cent are presented by series and the first year of each type. The headings give denomination, metal, years and series; the photographs show both sides of the available specimens.

First series

Second series

50 cent50 cent
Copper-nickelCopper-nickel
19861991–2007
Second seriesSecond series
Malta — 50 cent — Tulliera; 1975 emblem — 1986 — obverseMalta — 50 cent — Tulliera; national coat of arms — 2001 — obverse
Malta — 50 cent — Tulliera; 1975 emblem — 1986 — reverseMalta — 50 cent — Tulliera; national coat of arms — 2001 — reverse

Type data: 1972–1981 · KM# 12 · 32,85 mm · 13.6 g; 1986 · KM# 81 · 27 mm · 8 g; 1991–2007 · KM# 98 · 27 mm · 8.1 g.

The 1986 type (KM 81) is listed at 8 g and the later type (KM 98) at 8.1 g. This difference remains to be reconciled; the two records are kept separate.

Sources: Central Bank of Malta: currency · Currency Museum · Numista: type data.