Depicts the coat of arms of Malta between 1964 and 1975 encircled by the new name of the Republic of Malta with one dolphin from the coat arms below.

This coat of arms was adopted upon independence on 21 September 1964. It depicts two dolphins which support a depiction of the Maltese flag, one with palm branch and the other with an olive twig representing victory and peace respectively. Above is a mural crown shaped like a fort with five octagonal turrets surmounts a helmet, with red and white ribbons. Below are blue waves representing the surrounding Mediterranean Sea, the Maltese eight-pointed Cross representing the connection with the Order of St. John as well as courage and determination. The ribbon under the shield has the motto Virtute et Constantia (by Valour and Firmness). Nowadays, this motto is used by the National Order of Merit.

Depicts the northwest corner of St. Agatha's Tower, with the denomination marked by the pound symbol placed at the bottom, and the year of issue appearing to the right of the tower.

Designer: Pietro Giampaoli