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2 Euro, Colored, Malta, 100 Years Since the First Flight, 2015
24,90 €
2 Euro coin from Malta, commemorating 100 years since the first flight in 2015. This coin is dedicated to a significant milestone in Maltese aviation history—the centenary of the first flight from Malta. On February 13, 1915, Captain Kilmer took off from the Grand Harbour on a seaplane carrying the HMS Ark Royal. The aircraft landed at the harbor after a 55-minute flight. The coin features Captain Kilmer’s seaplane against the backdrop of Senglea Point, a landmark of the Grand Harbour. The inscription ‘FIRST FLIGHT FROM MALTA’ is displayed in a semicircle at the top. To the right, the years ‘1915-2015’. Below and to the left, the inscription ‘100TH ANNIVERSARY’ and at the bottom, the designer’s initials ‘NGB’ (Noel Galea Bason). The outer ring of the coin depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. Quantity: 300,000 coins. Release date: March 2015.
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Categories: 2 Euro, Colored 2 Euros, Euro
Description
2 Euro coin from Malta, celebrating 100 years since the inaugural flight in 2015. This coin pays tribute to a landmark event in Maltese aviation history—the 100th anniversary of Malta’s first flight. On February 13, 1915, Captain Kilmer soared from the Grand Harbour in a seaplane that was part of the HMS Ark Royal fleet. The plane successfully landed at the harbor after a 55-minute journey. The coin’s design showcases Captain Kilmer’s seaplane with Senglea Point, a distinctive feature of the Grand Harbour, in the background. The top bears the semicircular inscription ‘FIRST FLIGHT FROM MALTA’. On the right side, the years ‘1915-2015’ are noted. The ‘100TH ANNIVERSARY’ inscription is found below and to the left, and the designer’s initials ‘NGB’ (Noel Galea Bason) are at the bottom. The 12 stars of the European flag are represented on the coin’s outer ring. Quantity: 300,000 coins. Issue date: March 2015.
Specifications
MPN |
GEU2015-29 |
---|---|
Metal |
CuNi |
Βάρος |
8.5γρ/gr |
Year |
2015 |
Quality |
Colored |
Country |
Malta |
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