Concluding remarks

Abstract

In this final chapter the author would like to thank Professor Frendo and the members of the panel for providing a context to the historical events that were planned to commemorate through the issuance of five two-euro coins between this year and 2014. Their erudite presentations have enriched our knowledge about a very important phase in Malta 's millennia! History during which our ancestors took decisive steps to assert their commitment to the principles of democratic governance, culminating in Statehood as an independent republic. The author also thanks his colleagues, led by the Director of Financial Services, who not only worked tirelessly to prepare this symposium, but who were also developing a new line of business for the Bank in the shape of a profit centre for the sale of numismatic products. This activity is intrinsically linked to one of the Bank's main functions, namely its responsibility for the issue and management of the nation's currency.