Malta's numismatic program for 2016 reveals the issue of a new commemorative 2 - euro coin dedicated to the temples of Ggantija. This is the first currency of a series of seven dedicated to prehistoric sites in Malta. During the month of July rolls of 25 coins will be issued and will also be made available to collectors one coincard.
As for the second coin of 2 euros commemorative be issued by Malta, already known for a long time, incidentally, also debuting series of five pieces called "Children and Solidarity" with selected school designs of this year under the theme "Love" will be broadcast in November also in rolls and coincard, the latter will have mintmark, something not count those issued in rolls. The profits from the sale of the coincards will be donated to the Malta Community Chest Fund, charity chaired by the President of Malta.
By the way the two coins will be minted this year by the Monnaie de Paris.
By the way the two coins will be minted this year by the Monnaie de Paris.
Ggantija is the name of a set of two megalithic temples of Malta located in Xaghra (Gozo Island, north of Malta).
They were erected during the Neolithic period (between 3600 and 2500 BC.) and are therefore similar sets predate Stonehenge by. These are two of the oldest complex religious buildings that have survived in the region without being pillaged, demolished or buried.
Because in them have found statues and figures that appear to represent a mother goddess, it was considered that were dedicated to this cult. However, in Maltese, the name conjures up the expression "giant towers" and according to a legend, the towers have been built by huge creatures in order to use them as places of worship.
In 1980, the megalithic temples of Ġgantija were declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
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