Maltese artist Noel Galea Bason, best known for designing the 1986 Maltese Lira coins and Malta's first Euro coin series in 2007, has died at the age of 71. News of his passing prompted tributes from across the artistic community and from residents of Floriana, the town where he was born and raised, with many recalling his lasting contribution to Malta's
Noel Galea Bason, the artist behind the design of Malta’s 1986 Maltese Lira and 2007 Euro coins, has died aged 71. News of his passing sparked tributes from across Malta’s artistic community, particularly in Floriana, where he was born, raised and worked throughout much of his life. According to Times of Malta , Galea Bason graduated from Rome’s Scuola
Noel Galea Bason, the artist who designed the 1986 Maltese Lira and 2007 Euro coins, has died aged 71. As news of his sudden passing spread on social media, artists and Floriana residents paid tribute to the man and his lasting legacy in the designs of medals, coins, sculptures and public monuments. Galea Bason graduated from Rome's Scuola dell’Arte
