Europa Coins 2007 Explained

See main article: Europa coin programme.

In 2007, the common theme for the Europa coins was European Realisation. At least 11[1] countries have participated:

Belgium

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align=center Value: €10align=center Alloy: Ag 925 (Silver) & Cu 75 (Copper)align=center Quantity: 40,000align=center Quality: Proof
align=center Issued: 2007align=center Diameter: 33 mmalign=center Weight: 18.75 g align=center Market Value: €32.50
The obverse shows a goose feather on top of a document, symbolizing the signature of the Treaty of Rome in 1957, the very first step in the creation of the European Union. Six lines can be seen coming out of the pen, each of them representing one of the original members. The reverse shows a map of the countries of the European Union. For the first time the map includes new members Bulgaria and Romania.
 
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align=center Value: €50align=center Alloy: Au 999 (Gold)align=center Quantity: 2,500align=center Quality: Proof
align=center Issued: 2007align=center Diameter: 21 mmalign=center Weight: 6.22 g align=center Market Value: €170
Similarly to the 10 euro Treaty of Rome coin, the obverse shows a goose feather on top of a document, symbolizing the signature of the Treaty of Rome in 1957, the very first step in the creation of the European Union. Six lines can be seen coming out of the pen, each of them representing one of the original members.

The reverse shows a map of the European Union as of 2007. The word "Belgium" is written in the three official languages, with the face value of 50 euro.

Malta

Topic: Jean de la ValetteDesigner: Noel Galea Bason
align=center Face Value: Lm5align=center Alloy: Silver 0.925align=center Quantity: 15,000align=center Quality: Silver Proof
align=center Issued: 2007 align=center Diameter: 38.61mm align=center Weight: 28.28galign=center Market Value: unknown
In 2007, the Central Bank of Malta issued the "La Valette" commemorative coin as the last silver coin denominated in Maltese lira. The obverse of the coins shows the Emblem of Malta with the year of issue 2007. The reverse depicts Grandmaster La Valette with the dates of his birth and death (1494–1568). These coins are being issued under the Europa Programme 2007 with the theme "European Realisation". The "Europa Star", the official logo of this programme, is also shown on the reverse. This coin was designed by Maltese engraver Mr Noel Galea Bason and has been minted at the Royal Dutch Mint.
Topic: Jean de la ValetteDesigner: Noel Galea Bason
align=center Face Value: Lm25align=center Alloy: Gold 0.92align=center Quantity: 2,000align=center Quality: Gold Proof
align=center Issued: 2007 align=center Diameter: 21.00mm align=center Weight: 6.5galign=center Market Value: unknown
In 2007, the Central Bank of Malta issued the 'La Valette' commemorative coin as the last gold coin denominated in Maltese lira. The obverse of the coin shows the Emblem of Malta with the year of issue 2007. The reverse depicts Grandmaster La Valette with the dates of his birth and death (1494–1568). These coins are being issued under the Europa Programme 2007 with the theme "European Realisation". The "Europa Star", the official logo of this programme, is also shown on the reverse. This coin was designed by Maltese engraver Mr Noel Galea Bason and has been minted at the Royal Dutch Mint.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.eurocollections.com/catalog/?category=415 Browse Coins in Europa 2007