OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY

Set the scene.

In 2026, a Central Bank of Malta silver coin marked fifty years of the Housing Authority.

Here’s the twist.

Its reverse depicts a traditional doorknocker, called a ħabbata in Maltese.

Why it still matters.

Try a street-spotting challenge: how many different doorknocker designs can you notice? Everyday architecture can become a national symbol.

🧠 One to think about +

What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.