Malta 2016 Ggantija Temples
Ġgantija Temples
The coin depicts the Ġgantija Temples situated on the Island of
Gozo. Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex dating to the Neolithic ages. It
is one of the world's oldest free-standing structures, as well as one of the
oldest religious structures. Built approximately in the 36th century BC,
Ġgantija pre-dates Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids. At the top right the
inscription ‘ĠGANTIJA TEMPLES’ and underneath the years ‘3600-3200 BC’. At the
bottom left the name of the country of issuance ‘MALTA’ and underneath the year
of issuance ‘2016’, flanked by the mint master mark and the mint mark. The
coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 350'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Malta
Year of release - 2016
