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A 2 euro commemorative coin of the Republic of Malta, issued in 2014 in a circulation of 350,000 copies. Dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Malta Police Force. It was minted at the Paris Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a modern Maltese police officer in uniform next to the heraldic shield of the Malta Police Force (Pulizija ta' Malta). On the right, in an arc, is the inscription "MALTA – 200 years Police Force". Below are the dates "1814-2014". On the outer ring are the 12 five-pointed stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix (Royal Belgian Mint). It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map with six thin horizontal lines in the background. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union. The band - with fine ribbing, with a Maltese cross and the inscription "★ 2 ★".
Historical context
The Malta Police Force (Korp tal-Pulizija ta' Malta) is the national police service of Malta, one of the oldest in Europe. Founded on 12 July 1814 by Proclamation XXII of the Governor of Malta, Thomas Maitland, making it the second oldest police service in Europe (after Paris). The basis for the proclamation was the reorganization of the former French and knightly police services. The Corps began its work in Valletta with a few dozen officers, gradually expanding to the entire archipelago. Throughout its history, the Malta Police played an important role during the times of the Lord Commissioner and British rule, in World War II (protecting the civilian population from Nazi bombing), and during the period of independence. Today, the Corps has about 2,000 officers, responsible for public order, criminal investigations, migration, international cooperation (Europol, Interpol).