Central Bank issues coin commemorating Grand Master Pinto

The Central Bank of Malta yesterday issued a numismatic coin in silver commemorating the Grand Master of the Order of St John, Emmanuel Pinto. The coin has a face value of €10 and is the second product issued by the bank in its 2013 coin programme.

Emmanuel Pinto was elected Grand Master of the Order of St John in Malta in 1741. During his 32-year rule he commissioned numerous public works, including the warehouses at the Grand Harbour, the Customs House and the completion of the Auberge de Castille.

The coin commemorating this Grand Master was struck at the Royal Belgian Mint. The obverse

shows the emblem of Malta and the year of issue, 2013. The reverse features a portrait bust of the Grand Master with a map of the Maltese islands. His coat-of-arms surmounted by a royal crown are given prominence in the foreground.

The coin is struck in 0.925 silver, has a weight of 20 grams and a diameter of 38.61 mm. The coin is of proof quality and its mintage is limited to 10,000 coins.

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 – www.centralbankmalta.org

For more information, the public should contact the bank’s Malta Coins Distribution Centre by email on mcdc@centralbankmalta.org or by calling +356 2550 6006/7/8.