About the Design:

Obverse
The coin features the Mnajdra Temple Altar and the inscription Malta & the year (2008) below it.
The coin's outer ring bears the 12 stars (signifying the Union of 12 countries initially into the European Union).

Lettering:
MALTA 2008
NGB

Engraver: Noel Galea Bason 

Reverse
Left: The numeral 5 and the inscription EURO CENT.
Right: The coin shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia on a globe with 6 Radiating stars each on either side.

Lettering: 5 EURO CENT LL

Composition    Copper plated steel
Weight             3.92 g
Diameter    21.25 mm
Thickness    1.67 mm
Shape            Round