• Obverse: Portrait of the head of state or national emblem, typically featuring Maltese symbols.

• Reverse: Denomination 2 CENTS and the year 1972, often adorned with motifs reflecting Maltese culture, flora, or fauna.

• Composition: Bronze.

• Weight: 2.0 g.

• Diameter: 18 mm.

• Edge: Plain.

• Mint: Malta Coinage (local mint).

Historical Insight:
Coins of this period highlight Malta’s journey as an independent nation, incorporating elements of its Mediterranean heritage and everyday life. The 2 cents denomination circulated widely and served as a staple in Maltese commerce.

Collecting Note:
Although a common circulation coin, it holds interest for collectors focusing on Mediterranean numismatics and the evolution of Malta’s national coinage.