The Central Bank of Malta has issued a silver and a gold coin with the theme Auberge d’Italie as part of the Europa Programme 2010 – Cultural Heritage.

The obverse of the coins shows the Emblem of Malta with the year of issue 2010. The reverse depicts a detail from the façade of the Auberge d’Italie, the marble-clad central element ornamented by a trophy of martial figures supporting the bronze bust of Grand Master Gregorio Carafa (1680-1690) with his coat of arms below it. The Auberge, situated in Merchants Street in Valletta, houses the offices of the Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, the Environment and Culture and the Malta Tourism Authority. The Europa Star, which is the official logo of the programme, is also shown on the reverse side of the coins.

These numismatic coins were minted at the Royal Dutch Mint with the following specifications:

Face Value: €10; €50 Metal: Silver; Gold Finesse: 0.925; 0.916 Weight: 28.28 (gr); 6.5(gr) Diameter: 38.61 (mm); 21 (mm) Edition Limit: 12,500; 3,000

The silver coin is available for sale at the price of €44, while the gold coin carries a price of €269 (inclusive of VAT). These coins may be purchased from the Malta Coins Distribution Centre, Central Bank of Malta, Pjazza Kastilja, Valletta, or via the Bank’s website: www.centralbankmalta.org under the Currency section. Further information may be obtained by calling the Bank on +356 2550 6005.

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