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Noel Galea Bason,  Artist Behind  Malta’s Lira And Euro Coins, Dies Aged 71
Noel Galea Bason,  Artist Behind  Malta’s Lira And Euro Coins, Dies Aged 71

Noel Galea Bason, Artist Behind Malta’s Lira And Euro Coins, Dies Aged 71

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

Artist Noel Galea Bason dies aged 71

Artist Noel Galea Bason dies aged 71

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