Coins of the Maltese lira Coins of the Maltese lira Coins of the Maltese lira have been struck from when Malta adopted decimal currency in 1972, to 2007, after which Malta adopted the euro. There were 10 mils in one cent, and 100 cents in one Maltese lira. The coins in this series replaced the pre-decimal Pound Sterling which had been in use in Malta since 1825. Therefore, the sizes for some coins were similar to their pre-decimal equivalents, for example the 5c was similar to the shilling and the 10c to the two shillings. These coins were designed by Christopher Ironside OBE. In June
Exeter pound Interest Company and made a profit by setting an "expiry date" on each note, which was identified in very small print on the note itself, often overlooked at the point of exchange. This meant that many notes although paid for at the equivalent value in sterling could not actually be spent if not used by the specified deadline. Previous to the Exeter Pound, local currencies were launched in the UK in Bristol (2012), Totnes (2006), Lewes (2008), Brixton (2009) and Stroud (2010). Exeter pound The Exeter Pound (£E) was a form of local complementary currency, or community currency launched in