2017 Malta Presidency EU Council €10 Silver Coin Proof And Silver Stamp

In presentation case

Malta is holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU from January to June 2017. The Maltese EU Presidency has set a six-month programme of work for the Council of the EU, focusing on six key priorities. The Presidency of the Council of the EU offers a unique opportunity for Malta to direct the work of the EU and to bring to the table issues which it deems priorities for itself as a nation and for the rest of the European Union. 

1) Silver Coin specifications:

Struck by: Royal Dutch Mint

Mintage: 2,500. Issue limit of joint product is 500. 

Designer: Noel Galea Bason

Engraver: Noel Galea Bason

Value: €10

Quality: Proof

Obverse: New Emblem of the Republic

Reverse: 2017 Malta Presidency EU Council with 8-pointed star

Composition: Silver, finesse 925/1000

Weight: 28.28g

Diameter: 38.61mm

2) Silver Foil Stamp specifications:

Struck by: Royal Dutch Mint

Mintage: 1,000 Issue limit of joint product is 500. 

Design: MaltaPost p.l.c.

Quality: Proof-like

Composition: 0.999 finesse 

Dimensions: 33.50 x 67.00mm

Cutting Thickness: 0.11mm