1st series - Merill, Malta's national bird
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1972
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1st series - Merill, Malta's national bird
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The blue rock thrush (merill) is Malta's national bird. It is 20-23cm long and has a long slim bill. It nests in rock cavities and buildings near the sea, and usually lays 3-5 eggs. It eats a wide variety of insects in addition to berries. The male blue rock thrush has a blue-grey plumage and has a clear, melodious call. The increase of inhabited areas in Malta has pushed the merill to sea-cliff habitats.
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Type
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Denomination
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Diameter (mm)
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Gross Weight (g)
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Finesse
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Designer
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Mint
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Mintage
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Gold
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Lm20
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26
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12
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0.916
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Pietro Giampaoli
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SMOM, Rome
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