{"product_id":"1994-bank-centrali-ta-malta-2-maltese-pounds-lira-banknote-p-45d-serial-no-a21-795084","title":"1994 Bank Centrali ta' Malta - 2 Maltese Pounds \/ Lira Banknote P-45d Serial No. A21 795084","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1994 Malta 2 Lira Banknote – Malta’s Destiny and Global Identity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick# 45d | Numista Ref. (variant issue)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1994 Malta 2 Lira banknote (Pick #45d) represents a refined variant of Malta’s last generation of lira notes, issued under the authority of the 1967 Currency Act by the Central Bank of Malta. While sharing the core allegorical themes of sovereignty and peace with Pick #45c, this issue distinguishes itself through \u003cstrong\u003esignature variation, subtle design adjustments, and its emphasis on Malta’s place in the international community.\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectors prize it as both a companion to the earlier issue and a standalone symbol of Malta’s evolving identity in the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued during Malta’s consolidation of independence and its growing participation in global institutions, the Pick #45d note highlights \u003cstrong\u003eMalta’s dual identity as a Mediterranean nation and an international actor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The inclusion of the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited Nations emblem\u003c\/strong\u003e on the obverse underscores Malta’s commitment to peace and diplomacy. Like its sibling note, it was part of the final Maltese lira series before the euro adoption in 2008, making it a transitional artifact of numismatic history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalta)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1994 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eND\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eP# \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45d\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e138 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e× 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2008\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSources: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllegorical female figure of Malta holding a rudder, symbolizing national self-determination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoves\u003c\/strong\u003e as motifs of peace and unity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Nations emblem\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforcing Malta’s global role\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman mosaic designs, linking Malta’s ancient heritage to its modern identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaltese text affirming legal tender status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural views of Rabat, Gozo, and Mdina, showcasing Malta’s historic urban landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Bank of Malta emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShield with crown and dove motifs, reinforcing sovereignty and peace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pick #45d note appeals strongly to collectors of Maltese and European currency for several reasons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariant Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinct signature and design details set it apart from Pick #45c.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The United Nations emblem highlights Malta’s diplomatic identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reverse imagery ties the note to Malta’s historic cities and cultural pride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Lira Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e A collectible from Malta’s last decade before euro adoption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Acquire the 1994 Malta 2 Lira Note (P‑45d)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis note is more than a monetary instrument—it is a \u003cstrong\u003evisual statement of Malta’s sovereignty, peace, and international engagement.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a companion to Pick #45c, it enriches any collection by illustrating Malta’s layered identity: rooted in Roman heritage, committed to peace, and active in global diplomacy. For collectors on platforms like Numista, RealBanknotes, or BanknoteWorld, the Pick #45d issue offers \u003cstrong\u003esymbolic depth, variant rarity, and historical resonance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"notescounter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56936227307897,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7168\/3705\/files\/20260330_141952.jpg?v=1774877521","url":"https:\/\/notescounter.co.uk\/products\/1994-bank-centrali-ta-malta-2-maltese-pounds-lira-banknote-p-45d-serial-no-a21-795084","provider":"notescounter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}