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In February 2026, Malta will issue a commemorative €2 coin dedicated to Valletta, as part of the prestigious “Walled Cities of Malta” series. This collection pays tribute to the country’s exceptional defensive heritage, highlighting historic cities whose fortified urban layouts constitute one of the most remarkable military and architectural ensembles in the Mediterranean.
The 2026 issue continues a line started in previous years and consolidates a series that combines history, architecture, national identity and numismatic appeal.
Each coin in the series stands out:
Historical military engineering
Fortified urbanism
Malta's strategic role in Europe and the Mediterranean
The national cultural and architectural heritage
Coins issued within the series
To date, the series includes the following issues:
2024 — Walled Cities of Malta: Citadel of Gozo
Dedicated to the emblematic fortress located on the island of Gozo, a symbol of defense, historical continuity and strategic dominance.
2025 — Malta's Walled Cities: Mdina
Focusing on Malta's ancient capital, known as the "Silent City", famous for its medieval walls and unspoiled historical atmosphere.
2026 — Walled Cities of Malta: Valletta
The new issue, dedicated to the Maltese capital and one of the most impressive fortified cities in Europe.
Valletta: a capital city conceived as a fortress
Founded in the 16th century after the Great Siege of Malta, Valletta was planned from its inception as a modern fortress city, designed to withstand attacks and project military and political power.
Among its most prominent features are:
Its imposing walls and defensive bastions
A rational and advanced urban layout for its time
Iconic monuments such as St. John's Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace, and numerous forts
Its declaration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is due to the extraordinary concentration of historical assets in a small area.
Valletta represents not only a masterpiece of military engineering, but also a symbol of Malta's political, cultural, and commercial power throughout the centuries.
Coin design description
The design showcases a panoramic view of Valletta, highlighting its fortified profile, walls, and historic urban layout. The composition emphasizes the monumental scale of the defenses and the complexity of the architectural ensemble.
The central core includes:
The name of the city and the country
The year of issue (2026)
A detailed representation of the defensive system and the walled urban landscape
The outer ring retains the twelve stars of the European Union, following the standard of commemorative 2 euro coins.
Release volumes and available formats
The coin dedicated to Valletta will be issued in several formats, aimed at both the general public and collectors:
Coin Card (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Mintage: 30,000 coins
Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
Mint: Royal Dutch Mint
Rolls (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Print run: 4,200 rolls
Equivalence: 25 coins per roll
Total number of coins in rolls: 105,000 units
Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
Proof coin in case
Print run: 3,000 coins
Quality: Proof
Total projected issuance volume
Adding up all the presentations:
30,000 (Coin Card)
105,000 (Rolls)
3,000 (Proof)
Total expected volume: 138,000 coins
Cultural, tourist and numismatic value
The “Walled Cities of Malta” series is establishing itself as one of the most attractive thematic collections within the €2 commemorative coin program. These issues contribute to:
Promoting Maltese fortified heritage at a European level
Strengthening Malta's international profile
To foster interest in urban and military history
Create a coherent and continuous collection for numismatists
For collectors, the sequence Gozo (2024) – Mdina (2025) – Valletta (2026) constitutes a progressive historical narrative about the defense, power and urban identity of Malta.
A coin that celebrates strength, history, and national identity.
The commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Valletta in 2026 is much more than a piece of legal tender: it is a tribute to defensive architecture, historic urban planning and Malta's strategic role in Europe.
With each new release, the "Walled Cities of Malta" series builds a visual and cultural narrative that transforms numismatics into a tool for memory, historical dissemination, and national pride.
Commemorative 2 euro coins 2026
Malta commemorative 2 euro coins
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