2024 Malta €5 Maltese Cross BU 1oz .999 Silver Coin (No Tax)

2024 Malta €5 Maltese Cross BU 1oz .999 Silver Coin (No Tax)

The reverse of this 2024 coin depicts the iconic Maltese cross surrounded by radial lines to enhance this beautiful design. Accompanied by the date of issue, metal and purity. The obverse features the official coat of arms of Malta, denomination of 5 Euro, and the official issuing authority, the Central Bank of Malta.

Maltese Cross
The Maltese cross has become an iconic part of the country of Malta's heritage and culture over the course of hundreds of years. Most commonly associated with the Knights of Malta, the symbol is now used on everything from coins to the logo of different organizations and institutions internationally. The origin of the cross is debated, although one common thought is that it evolved from a cross typically found on coins minted in the Italian Republic, Amalfi, during the 11th century. It was officially adopted by the Knights Hospitallers of St. John in 1126, and stylistically its origins point to the crosses used in the crusades, known to those then as the symbol of the "Christian Warrior." It is said that the points on the cross denote the eight aspirations and obligations of the knights, "to live in truth, have faith, repent one's sins, give proof of humility, love justice, be merciful, be sincere and wholehearted, and to endure persecution." To this day, the Maltese cross remains the symbol of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, an international organization dedicated to medical and humanitarian aid.

Specifications:
Year: 2024
Denomination: $1.00
Metal Content: 1 troy oz
Purity: .999 Silver
Diameter: 38 mm
Thickness: 2.8 mm