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Maltese euro coins feature three separate designs for the three series of coins.
1; 2; 5 euro cent, Malta
Malta’s 1, 2 and 5-cent coins depict the altar at the prehistoric temple complex of Mnajdra, the oldest part of which dates from the 4th millennium BC.
In the south of the. Malta has two one of the oldest megalithic temples in Europe - Mnajdra (Mnajdra) and Hagar Qim (Hagar Qim). The age of these constructions 4500-5600 years.
The first studies of the complex took place in 1840-1910, respectively. Mnajdra Temples are of architectural interest for many reasons.
In 1992, UNESCO included the Megalithic Temples of Malta, including Mnajdra, a World Heritage Site.
10; 20; 50 euro cent, Malta
The 10, 20 and 50-cent coins bear the emblem of Malta. The present version was introduced on 19 October 1988. It is similar to the 1964 coat of arms and replaces the contemporary design of 1975 featuring a traditional Maltese boat at sea beneath a Mediterranean sun. The present coat of arms is composed of a red and white shield crested with a mural crown as a symbol of sovereignty.
The history of Maltese Emblem is inextricably linked to a long time to be on the island of the Order of Malta. The emblem of the Order of Malta was represented white eight-pointed cross on a red shield. After in 1799 the island became the property of the United Kingdom, on the arms of the island appeared white and red shield, surrounded by a wreath and topped the British Crown. Since 1943 the coat of arms was taken by an image of St. George's Cross - the highest British civil order. This award is the island's residents have received for heroism in the defense of the island from the German and Italian invaders during the Second World War - Malta at that time was the main naval base in England.
1 and 2 euro, Malta
Malta’s €1 and €2 coins show the eight-pointed Maltese cross, the emblem used by the Sovereign Order of Malta (Order of Saint John). This order was based on Malta between 1530 and 1798. The eight-pointed cross is a symbol with a long history. Numerous variants can be found in the ancient world.
Maltese Cross - a sign of the once-powerful Knights Hospitaller (later - the Order of Malta). Military order communication. John (hospitallers, Maltese Order) was established at the hospital communications. John of Jerusalem in the XI century. as a brotherhood, helping pilgrims and infirm (hence the name - the Hospitallers).
According to the Bull of 15 February 1113, Pope Paschal II recognized the brotherhood of the Hospital of St. John's as an independent community of monks under the patronage of the Holy See, and ensured fraternity free choice of their leaders. Thanks to this bull, as well as the subsequent orders of the Pope, the Order of Hospital became a free church.
