Ducati now has a commemorative EUR 5 coin
All over the world, when someone mentions Ducati, it is like someone mentioning Italy itself, making the brand synonymous with the great nation with thousands of years in history.
And this year, with the sporting successes achieved by the motorcycle manufacturer during 2023, the Numismatic Collection minted by the State Printing and Minting Institute was presented at the Ministry of Economy and Finance are dedicated to Ducati.
The Numismatic Collection of the Italian Republic narrates the fascinating heritage of the Country through coins that enhance and seal Italy’s collective memory and identity. In this narration, Ducati affirms itself as an icon of Made in Italy excellence, as well as the highest expression of Italian sporting elegance, recognized worldwide for the creation of motorcycles that are the result of a magical combination of technology and beauty, capable of delivering extraordinary performance and arousing unforgettable emotions both on the track and on the road.
The presentation event, introduced and moderated by Italian TV presenter Mara Venier, was attended by the Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti, the president and the CEO of the State Polygraphic Institute and Mint Paolo Perrone and Francesco Soro, and Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali.
Curated by artist Antonio Vecchio, the commemorative silver triptych consists of three EUR 5.00 coins showing on the front sides a historical view of the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale (Bologna), on the right the brand logo, and around the scene the inscription "Repubblica Italiana".
The reverse of the coins, alternates between three distinct designs, offering an overview of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer's evolution through its most significant motorcycles. Specifically, the first shows the 1949 Ducati 60, the first Ducati motorcycle entirely produced in Borgo Panigale. The second has as its subject the Ducati 916, the masterpiece created in 1994 by designer Massimo Tamburini that even today, is considered as the symbol of beauty applied to two wheels.
Lastly, the third reverse portrays the iconic Panigale V4, which represents the most technological and sophisticated superbike in Ducati's range. In the triptych version each of the three bikes is painted in Red, Ducati's signature color. Coins are sold individually and will have the coloring on the obverse, which means on the Ducati logo.
The coins feature the year of issue 2024 on the right. At the bottom, the numerical value of EUR 5.00 and the identifier of the Rome Mint, are represented by the letter "R". On the left side, in the lap of the coins, is placed the signature of the artist “A. Vecchio”, while at the top, in a curvilinear way, is engraved the inscription “Ducati.”
The coins will be issued starting June 20, 2024, and will be available for purchase starting March 5, 2024.
