Malta 2 Euro 2025

History

2 Euro 2025, Malta, Native Species, Maltese Ox

Obverse. Photo © Numismatica Castaldi

Description

The Maltese Ox, known locally as "Il-Ġendus Malti," is a rare and historically significant breed native to Malta. Once an essential part of the island’s agricultural landscape, this robust and resilient animal was traditionally used for plowing fields and transporting goods. Recognized for its sturdy build, calm temperament, and adaptability to Malta’s warm climate, the breed has become a symbol of the country's rural heritage. However, due to modernization and declining numbers, conservation efforts are now in place to protect and preserve this unique livestock breed as an important part of Malta’s cultural and agricultural history.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Ox Depicts the Maltese ox standing in the center, the inscription "Maltese Ox" above, the issuing country and the year of issue below, and the engraver’s initials at the lower right edge. The outer ring features the twelve stars of the European flag. Engraver: Maria Anna Frisone (MAF) IL-GENDUS MALTI MALTA MAF 2025
Reverse	Geography & astronomy Map A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments. Luc Luycx, a designer at the Royal Belgian Mint, designed the Euro’s common reverse; his initials, LL, are seen on the right side of the design, just under the “O” in “EURO.” 2 EURO LL
Edge	Reeded and lettered The sequence "2✠✠" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠