Malta Maltese Ox 2 oz Silver 2025 Gilded High Relief
Malta: Maltese Ox Gold‑Plated 2 oz Silver 2024 High Relief is an impressive two‑ounce collector’s issue prepared by Germania Mint as a tribute to one of Malta’s most endangered native species—the Maltese Ox (Gendus). This animal, once crucial to local agriculture as draft power, has almost completely disappeared with the modernization of farming. Only a few individuals have survived to this day, none of which represents a pure genetic line.
The design by Natalia Danysz continues the style known from earlier issues of the Maltese series, enriching it with new, striking accents. This edition combines a contemporary artistic form with a conservation message, reminding us of the importance of native, vanishing species to Malta’s natural heritage. The two‑ounce format and high relief give the coin an exceptionally grand presence, highlighting every detail of the masterful design.
The unique character of this edition is emphasized by advanced finishing techniques: ruthenium plating, which lends the surface depth and contrast; colorization highlighting selected details; and yellow gold gilding accentuating key elements of the composition. Each piece is additionally numbered, which increases its collectible value. The coin reaches the buyer in a protective capsule, together with a certificate of authenticity and an elegant wooden presentation box, underscoring the prestige of this limited issue.
The 2024 Malta Maltese Ox 10 Euro 2 oz Silver BU High Relief coin was struck from two ounces of .9999 fine silver and enhanced with careful gilding. Limited to 500 pieces, it makes a valuable and distinctive addition to any collection.
Obverse: the coat of arms of Malta, the year of issue, and the weight and fineness inscriptions, presented in the arrangement characteristic of the series.
Reverse: in high relief depicts the powerful head of the ox, surrounded by wavy lines symbolizing the wind. This motif lends the composition dynamism and a subtle sense of movement while emphasizing the resilience, strength, and majesty of this nearly extinct breed.