Depicts the coat of arms of Malta between 1964 and 1975, with the state name below.

The coat of arms of Malta between 1964 and 1975, adopted upon independence, featured a vertically divided shield of white and red, reflecting the national flag, with a blue canton bearing the George Cross in the upper hoist of the white field—symbolizing the bravery of the Maltese people during World War II. The shield was crowned with a gold mural crown, representing Malta's historic fortifications and self-governance. It was flanked by two supporters: a dolphin on the left, symbolizing Malta's close ties to the sea, and a Maltese cross-topped trident on the right, reflecting maritime strength and identity. This coat of arms embodied the island’s sovereign status, military heritage, and strategic maritime character until it was replaced in 1975.

Depicts a formal portrait of Manwel Dimech, shown smiling and facing left, with his name inscribed above the portrait. Behind his head, the denomination accompanied by the pound symbol (£) and the year of issue are printed on separate lines. A palm leaf motif runs along the rim, while the years of his birth and death appear on the left side.