€2 Commemorative - Ħaġar Qim Temples
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2017
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€2 Commemorative Coin - Ħaġar Qim Temples
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The Ħaġar Qim Temples in Qrendi, Malta, have some of the largest stone megaliths used in the construction of the prehistoric temples on the Maltese islands. The site dates to 3,600-3,200 B.C. and is one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. Ħaġar Qim is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This coin, which follows on the one depicting the Ġgantija temples, continues the series of seven that are being issued by the Bank to depict Malta's prehistoric monuments that are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
The coin reverse shows the common €2 side while the obverse (national side) shows a representation of the Ħaġar Qim temples.
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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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Engraver
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Mint
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Mintage
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Circulation
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€2
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25.75
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8.5
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n/a
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Noel Galea Bason
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Monnaie de Paris
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