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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 2 MARCH 2016 17 Events Central Bank launches coin programme THE Central Bank of Malta is launching its Numismatic Coin Programme for 2016 which in- cludes the following products: - A gold and silver numismatic coin issued under the Europa Star Programme. The theme this year will be 20th century art and will depict 'Dangerous Sport', a 1937 sculpture by Antonio Sciortino. - A silver numismatic coin com- memorating the 450th anniversary of the foundation of the city of Val- letta in 1566. -A euro coin set dated 2016 con- sisting of the eight Maltese euro circulation coins and a €2 com- memorative coin, which depicts the Ġgantija temples. The com- memorative €2 coin will have a special mint mark. - A €2 commemorative coin de- picting the Ġgantija megalithic temples in Gozo. This will be the first in a series of seven coins that will be dedicated to Malta's pre- historic temples. The coins will be issued in rolls of 25 coins each as well as individually in coin cards with the latter having a mint mark. - A gold numismatic coin de- picting the copper 4 tari coin which was known as 'patakka'. These coins were issued by the Order of St John and continued to circulate in Malta until the early British period. This will be issued under the "Smallest Gold Coin Programme". - A €2 commemorative coin which will feature the winning design of a schoolchildren com- petition having the theme of 'Soli- darity through Love'. The compe- tition will be open from Monday 29 February till Friday 11 March. The coins will be issued in rolls of 25 coins each as well as individu- ally in coin cards, with the latter having a mint mark. The proceeds from the sale of the coin cards will be donated to the Malta Commu- nity Chest Fund. In conjunction with the launch- ing of its 2016 coin programme the Bank hosted a symposium, entitled 'From Prehistory to Modernity' on 26 February 2016, chaired by Pro- fessor Henry Frendo, in which a panel of speakers, experts in their respective fields, discussed as- pects of the various themes of the coin programme. The Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Professor Josef Bonnici, concluded the event by reflecting on the resilience of the Maltese economy and culture throughout history and the ways to develop its future growth po- tential. He also noted that in today's dy- namic economic landscape, the robustness of the islands' economy can be retained by diversifying the exports of goods and services through the expansion of existing activities and the identification of new service sectors and markets. In conjunction with the launch of the coin programme, the Central Bank of Malta will also be intro- ducing an e-shop facility, by means of which collectors and other in- terested persons may purchase coins and other products online. The e-shop may be accessed from the Central Bank of Malta website at www.centralbankmalta.org. For more information, the public is kindly requested to either con- tact the Bank's Malta Coins Distri- bution Centre by email on mcdc@ centralbankmalta.org or by calling (+356) 2550 6006/7/8. Prof Henry Frendo addressing the symposium Ford at Geneva unveils new 200 PS Fiesta ST200; Road and Race Ford GTs FORD will today reveal ahead of the Geneva Motor Show a new Ford Fiesta ST200 model that delivers 10 per cent more power and 20 per cent more torque, with 200 PS and 290 Nm from a specially calibrated 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. The most powerful production Fiesta ever, the Fiesta ST200 will sprint from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds, and will feature an exclusive specification including unique Solid Silver Grey exterior, distinctive machined matt black alloy wheels and special interior de- tailing. Production of the Fiesta ST200 begins in June with first deliveries to customers expected soon after. "The Fiesta ST is truly beloved by owners and critics. The ST200 takes this special drivers' car to a new level of power and performance," said Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product evel- opment, Ford of Europe. "I think it's a future classic in the making." Fiesta ST 200 In addition to the exclusive exte- rior colour and 17-inch alloy wheel specification, Fiesta ST200 models also will feature red painted brake callipers and an enhanced interior with unique partial leather Char- coal Recaro front seats and con- trasting silver stitching, alongside illuminated scuff plates and seat- belts with silver detailing. The Fiesta ST200's 1.6-litre Eco- Boost engine can deliver an addi- tional 15 PS and 30 Nm of torque for up to 15 seconds using transient overboost. A 4.06 ratio final drive – shortened from 3.82 in the Fiesta ST – further enhances in-gear accelera- tion for improved drivability and an even more fun to drive experience. Top speed is 226 km/h (140 mph). Like the Fiesta ST, the ST200 de- livers optimised cornering and agil- ity using: • Enhanced Torque Vectoring Control and 3-mode Electronic Sta- bility Control • A specially modified front steer- ing knuckle • An adapted rear twist-beam with increased roll-stiffness • Unique front and rear spring and damper settings with a 15 mm lower centre of gravity • Sharper 13.69:1 steering ratio and shortened steering arm • Enhanced braking system with a larger tandem brake master cylin- der and rear disc brakes The Fiesta ST launched in 2013, delivering 182 PS and 240 Nm of torque from a 1.6 litre EcoBoost engine and 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration in 6.9 seconds – quick- ly establishing itself as the Europe's leading compact performance hatchback and earning more than 20 awards around the world within its first year on sale. Ford has since sold 30,000 Fiesta STs in Europe. Road- and race-car Ford GTs side- by-side Ford earlier this month confirmed that four Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GTs – two competing in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Cham- pionship (WEC) and two in the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech Sports- Car Championship – will race for GTE Pro class glory at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race on June 18-19. Ford is returning to Le Man 50 years after achieving a legendary 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 race with the original Ford GT40 race-car. The four cars will carry race num- bers 66, 67, 68 and 69 in a nod to Ford's four successive Le Mans vic- tories between 1966 and 1969. Accompanying the race- and road-car Ford GTs in Geneva will be four Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Le Mans drivers; Stefan Muecke, Olivier Pla and Andy Priaulx from the WEC; and Dirk Mueller from the IMSA championship. The pinnacle of the Ford Perfor- mance line-up, the all-new Ford GT serves as a technology showcase for EcoBoost performance, aero- dynamics and lightweight carbon fibre construction. The Ford GT will be one of the most exclusive Ford vehicles ever with limited volume sold around the world and production for cus- tomers in Europe starting late this year. "Whether it's the new Fiesta ST200, or our game-changing all- new Focus RS, or the groundbreak- ing Ford GT supercar, our Ford Performance offering has never been so strong," said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president and chief technical officer, Global Product Development. "Ford's EcoBoost en- gine technology has enabled a Ford Performance model to suit every budget and lifestyle." Clean light by Megaman EVER since the first LED lamps made their presence on the local market some years ago, as an en- ergy efficient and environmental- ly friendly replacement to incan- descent and compact fluorescent lamps, the technology has made giant steps. Megaman was at the forefront as an innovator and manufac- turer and today still is one of the leading brands worldwide for illu- mination. Megaman is commit- ted to building a better tomorrow by making eco-friendly products that offer improved energy effi- ciency, create the least environ- mental impact, avoid hazardous substances whilst focusing on im- proving product life expectancy and using recycled materials. Megaman lamps are the best solution for any kind of illumi- nation application, providing optimal energy efficiency at the right price. They are so designed to complement perfectly the ma- jority of light fittings, with a vast range of options being available. ESS Ltd in Imriehel is the exclu- sive representative and distribu- tor of the products in the Maltese Islands. The brand launched a number of innovations during a design week at the end of 2015 as out- lined below. LED filament lamps Megaman's innovative, nostal- gic LED Filament Lamps come with a special look and high en- ergy efficiency. The uniform light distribution creates a soft and ro- mantic atmosphere for the indoor environment, which can be best integrated into quaint hotels and home design. RichColour Series LEDs Megaman has also introduced the branded LED candle lamps and reflectors with a colour ren- dering index of up to Ra95. These LED innovations were designed to simulate natural light sources for restoring the original colours of items perfectly. They are ideal lighting products for shops, art galleries and exhibition halls. Perfect White technology Perfect White technology in- jects vitality to the white colours of the exhibits and retains the advantages of LED lighting such as excellent lighting effects and high-energy efficiency so that white fabrics are vivid to restore their "natural colours". Dim to Warm technology The use of "Dim to Warm" tech- nology and a line of products such as LED integrated downlights, AR111 reflector lamps, classic lamps and candle lamps can cre- ate a dimming effect almost simi- lar to that of traditional halogen lamps. They have a linear dim- ming function of 100-10% or 1%, and their tones can be gradually changed from the full spectrum of 2800K to the darkest warm yel- low of 1800K. They are the best lighting options to create a mood ambience. EcoPure launches website ECOPURE Limited, distributor of San Michel Table Water in large format containers and a member of The Farsons Group, recently launched its new website www. ecopure.com.mt. The website, apart from offering quick and easy access to informa- tion about the company and its services, also offers an online or- dering system for all its products, including water packages, coolers and other accessories. "We are excited about our web- site launch and the new simple and straightforward online ordering facility we are offering our custom- ers. We hope that this new service will help us grow our customer base as we are already receiving positive feedback about it," commented Mr David Cutajar, Business Manager at EcoPure Limited. Set up in 1995, EcoPure distrib- utes San Michel Table Water in 18.9 litre and 10 litre containers and provides water coolers for rental or purchasing, with door-to-door de- livery to homes and offices in Malta and Gozo. The story of STOLT ELECTRONIC music producers, promoters and organizers Stolt wanted to create an organiza- tion that focused on promoting big international artists, finding new local talent and producing their own music. Starting out in 2015 with re- nowned German techno artist Sleeparchive, two friends Aidan Borg and Eleno Farrugia began on a mission to bring over art- ists that have never played in Malta, coming mostly from the underground scene. This takes research as well as liaising with record labels and agencies. Stolt focuses on techno be- cause, in their words, of its complexity. Ranging from Mini- mal to Experimental, the genre developed in the late 80's with Detroit Techno, with the con- tributions of German producers paving the way as early as the late 60's. Their audiences fall into two categories - music enthusiasts with a huge passion for electron- ic music and people who want to escape from the real world – they describe it as therapy, an adventure through music.