Malta 10 euros Operation Pedestal KM-188 Ship PR 70 PCGS silver coin 2017

The Malta 10 Euro silver coin of 2017 commemorates the 75th anniversary of Operation Pedestal, the crucial wartime convoy that reached besieged Malta in August 1942. Certified PCGS PR70, this flawless Proof issue combines maritime and World War II history with dramatic naval imagery. The commemorative side depicts the tanker SS Ohio sailing through rough Mediterranean waves, its hull, bridge, funnel, masts, rigging and deck structures carefully rendered, with a smaller escort warship visible nearby. Below appears the George Cross, awarded to Malta in 1942, together with the anniversary dates 1942–2017. Operation Pedestal delivered desperately needed supplies and fuel during a critical stage of the siege, becoming an enduring symbol of Malta’s wartime survival. The reverse features Malta’s coat of arms: shield with George Cross and vertical stripes, mural crown, olive and palm branches, ribbon and twelve surrounding stars. Struck in silver with a brilliant Proof finish and graded PCGS PR70, this KM-188 coin is an outstanding collectible for enthusiasts of Malta, naval history, ships and WWII commemoratives.

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