The Malta pound , which was renamed Maltese lira ( Lm ) in 1983 , was retained as the currency unit .
In May 1972 a new set of Maltese coins was issued .
The Maltese pound , which was renamed Maltese lira ( Lm ) in 1983 , was retained as the currency unit .
In May 1972 a new set of Maltese coins was issued .