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In 2008, the Central Bank of Malta issued the 'Auberge
de Castille' collector coin as its first silver coin denominated
in euro. This coin is being issued under the Europa Programme
2008 with the theme of ‘Cultural Heritage’.
The obverse of the coin shows the Coat of Arms of the Maltese
Republic and the year of issue 2008.
The reverse depicts an image of the ‘Auberge de Castille’,
the ‘Europa Star’ (which is the official logo of
the program) and the face value of the coin. This coin has been
minted at the Royal Dutch Mint with the following specifications:
| Type |
Denomination |
Diameter
(mm) |
Gross
Weight (g) |
Finesse |
Mintage |
| Silver
Proof |
€10 |
38.61 |
28.28 |
0.925 |
18,000 |
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