The Central Bank of Malta has issued a numismatic coin in silver commemorating the first post-war Prime Minister Paul Boffa. The coin has a face value of €10 and is the last product issued by the Bank under its 2013 coin programme.

The coin was struck at the Royal Dutch Mint. The obverse shows the national emblem of Malta and the year of issue 2013.

The reverse features a portrait bust of Sir Paul Boffa, a medical doctor by profession who served as Prime Minister of Malta from November 1947 to September 1950.

The coin, struck in 0.925 silver, is of proof quality. The mintage is limited to 2,500 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.

In conjunction with the issue of the coin, the Central Bank of Malta’s Currency Museum will be organising a temporary display of papers and memorabilia related to Sir Paul Boffa. The exhibition will be open to the public from Monday to Friday during office hours. The exhibition will close on December 31, 2013.

For more information, contact the bank’s Malta Coins Distribution Centre by e-mail on mcdc@centralbankmalta.org or by calling 2550 6006/7/8.