News - News Releases 2013
26/11/2013
Issue of numismatic coin - Sir Paul Boffa
On 28 November 2013 the Central Bank of Malta will be issuing a numismatic coin in silver commemorating the first post-war Prime Minister Sir Paul Boffa. The coin has a face value of €10 and is the last product issued by the Bank under its 2013 coin programme.
The coin was struck at the Royal Dutch Mint. The obverse shows the national emblem of Malta and the year of issue 2013. The reverse features a portrait bust of Sir Paul Boffa. Sir Paul Boffa, a medical doctor by profession served as Prime Minister of Malta from 4 November 1947 to 26 September 1950.
The coin is struck in 0.925 silver, has a weight of 28.28 grams and a diameter of 38.61 millimetres. The coin is of proof quality and its mintage is limited to 2,500 coins. The coin was designed and engraved by the Maltese artist, Noel Galea Bason.
The coin may be purchased from the Malta Coins Distribution Centre at the main building of the Central Bank of Malta in Valletta, or by completing the order form which can be downloaded from the Bank’s website.
In conjunction with the issue of the coin, the Central Bank of Malta’s Currency Museum will be organising an exhibition which will be housing a temporary display of papers and memorabilia related to Sir Paul Boffa. The exhibition will be open to the public from Monday to Friday during office hours. The exhibition will close on 31 December 2013.
For more information, the public is kindly requested to contact the Bank’s Malta Coins Distribution Centre by email or by calling 356 2550 6006/7/8.
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