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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.

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Location of Malta in Europe

676 Coins 618 issued

3 Matches

Tiles Table
ImageCCYear / CountryDesignIssueMintageEditions
Malta 2024 – The Maltese honey bee, series: Native speciesMaltaCC 5362024 · MaltaThe Maltese honey bee, series: Native species26 Aug 202479,5002
Malta 2025 – The Maltese ox, series: Native speciesMaltaCC 5632025 · MaltaThe Maltese ox, series: Native species15 May 2025140,0002
Malta 2026 – Pharaoh Hound, series: Native SpeciesMaltaCC 5962026 · MaltaPharaoh Hound, series: Native Species14 Apr 2026138,0003

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

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

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