2017 Silver Proof €10 - VOTING RIGHTS FOR WOMEN 1947 - 2017

On 25 - 27 October 1947, the women of Malta exercised for the first time the right to vote. This had been enshrined in the 1947 Constitution, which was promulgated in September 1947 and which reconstituted self-government to Malta.

The Central Bank of Malta is issuing a silver coin to mark the 70th Anniversary of this significant achievement.

Designed and engraved by artist Noel Galea Bason.

Presented in a Wooden displaay case, and with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Central Bank of Malta.

Diameter 38.61mm

Gross weight 28.28gr

Alloy 0.925 Silver

Minting limit 1,500 coins

Issue date 1 December 2017