Malta 2012 Majority representation 1887
Majority representation 1887
Malta acquired the right
to elect its own representatives to the Council of Government following the
1849 Constitution. However, the elected members were only a minority on the
Council, which was effectively controlled by the Governor, who represented the
British Government, and by his nominated members. But political developments in
continental Europe, which had led to the election of representative
governments, were instrumental in generating a similar sentiment in Malta. This
process culminated in the granting of the 1887 Constitution, through which the
Maltese were allowed to elect the majority of members to the Council of
Government.
The design of the inner part of the coin, which was created by
the Maltese artist Gianni Bonnici, shows a jubilant crowd against the
background of the Governor’s Palace in Valletta. The words “MALTA – Majority
representation 1887” are inscribed along the upper edge of the coin’s inner
part, while the year of issue, “2012”, is given at the bottom. 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 - 430'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Malta
Year of release - 2012
