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The
Central Bank of Malta issued a Silver Commemorative Coin, under
the UNICEF "For the Children of the World" International
Coin Programme commemorating UNICEF's 50th Anniversary
and its
ongoing service to children. The aim of the issue was to collect
funds for the promotion of children's welfare all over
the world.
As was done in the past, the Central Bank of Malta paid
a royalty to UNICEF for each coin sold. In order to support
further UNICEF's noble cause, the Bank decided that, in
addition,
it will also be donating all profits from the sale of this
coin in Malta to local entities committed to the welfare
of Children,
while the Bank's profits on overseas sales will be given to
UNICEF. The obverse side of the coin shows the Coat of
Arms
of the Republic of Malta and the year of issue 1997, whereas
the reverse shows a child cuddling a dog, with a computer
on
the side together with the UNICEF Logo. The coin is issued
in collaboration with Paramount International Coin Corporation
(USA) and struck at the Valcambi Mint, Switzerland. The coin
design is the work of the Maltese artist Mr Noel Galea
Bason.
| Type |
Denomination |
Diameter
(mm) |
Gross
Weight (g) |
Finesse |
Mintage |
| Silver
Proof |
Lm5 |
38.61 |
28.28 |
0.925 |
25,000 |
Malti
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