10 Shillings MLT Banknote (Central Bank of Malta – Elizabeth II) 1967

10 Shillings Pound / Lira (Issued 1967)

The 1967 Malta 10 Shillings banknote was issued during a pivotal moment in Maltese history, reflecting the nation’s transition towards independence and its relationship with the Commonwealth under Queen Elizabeth II. The note celebrates Malta’s distinct cultural identity whilst honouring the constitutional monarchy of the period. This denomination served as an everyday medium of exchange for Maltese citizens during a formative era in the island’s post-war development. The banknote represents the Central Bank of Malta’s commitment to producing currency that balanced practical utility with artistic representation of national significance.

On the front, the note features a striking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II positioned on the right side, rendered in fine intaglio engraving with detailed shading that captures the contours of her face and formal attire. The dominant colour is a rich rose-pink that extends across the entire note, creating a warm, unified aesthetic. The denomination “10” appears in large numerals in the top left and bottom left corners, accompanied by the symbol “10½” representing the shilling denomination. The text “CENTRAL BANK OF MALTA” is prominently displayed across the top in serif capitals. Below this runs the essential legal text reading “THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR TEN SHILLINGS IN MALTA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES” and “THIS IS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF MALTA ACT, 1968”. A complex geometric guilloché pattern in pale green and blue tones occupies the centre of the note, featuring intricate interlocking designs that serve as an anti-counterfeiting measure. The serial number “002046” appears twice on the note, marked with distinguishing symbols. A handwritten signature appears in the lower centre section, authenticated in black ink. The entire design is bordered by a decorative frame of fine linework.

The reverse showcases a detailed engraved landscape of Maltese architecture and harbour activity in complementary rose-pink tones. The composition depicts traditional Maltese buildings with distinctive stone construction cascading down hillsides towards a waterfront scene. A fortified structure with prominent religious architecture dominates the upper portion of the composition, identifiable as a key Maltese landmark. In the foreground, traditional fishing vessels with characteristic curved prows are moored in the harbour, complete with detailed rigging and sail attachments rendered through fine engraving techniques. The architectural detail extends across the middle distance, showing rows of closely-built stone houses characteristic of Mediterranean settlements. The text “CENTRAL BANK OF MALTA” is positioned across the top in serif capitals, with “TEN SHILLINGS” displayed prominently in the lower right section. The denomination “10½” is repeated in the lower left corner, maintaining consistency with the obverse design. The entire reverse is rendered in monochromatic rose-pink, with varying densities of engraving creating depth and contrast throughout the landscape composition. Fine linear borders frame the entire reverse design, echoing the structured presentation of the front.

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