2 euro series Malta: Native species
Since 2024, Malta has been showcasing animals native to the islands or bred there: the Maltese honey bee (2024), the Maltese ox (2025) and the Pharaoh Hound (2026), Malta’s national dog.
676 Coins 618 issued
All €2 coins at a glance
CC 5362 Ed.2024

Malta · The Maltese honey bee, series: Native species
- Mintage
- 79,500
- Market price
- €27.90
CC 5632 Ed.2025

Malta · The Maltese ox, series: Native species
- Mintage
- 140,000
- Market price
- €12.90
CC 5963 Ed.2026

Malta · Pharaoh Hound, series: Native Species
- Mintage
- 138,000
- Market price
- €11.90
About the “Native species” series
The mintages are low: the honey bee was issued with a mintage of under 80,000, while the subsequent coins had mintages of around 140,000. The Walled Cities series is running in parallel.
This series in the forum
Each coin has its own topic in the forum – with images, issue dates, varieties and experiences shared by other collectors
2024 · The Maltese honey bee, series: Native species (translated)
2025 · The Maltese ox, series: Native species (translated)
2026 · Pharaoh Hound, series: Native Species (translated)
Frequently asked questions
How many coins are in the 2-euro series “Native species”?
The series “Native species” comprises 3 €2 commemorative coins, issued from 2024 to 2026
