| Coin | Five Ducats 2019 Bohemia |
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The Five Gold Ducats is a signature format used by the Czech Mint to issue commemorative "rounds" which are not legal tender. The coin is five times the size of the ducat, which follows the format of the first Czech ducat coinage, introduced at the beginning of the reign of King Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor (in 1346). Because of their high fineness (23 1/2 carat) and stable weight (3.5 g) ducats soon became a basic gold nominal tender in most European countries. However, for lack of local raw material, the Czech ducat was not as widespread as for example the Hungarian ducat.
The 2019 ducat series in four sizes commemorates the Lands of the Bohemian Crown. The five ducats size is dedicated to Bohemia (Czechia).
The Mint says about it:
Although Bohemians are Slavs by origin, the Elbe basin was given the Latin name "Bohemia" according to the Celtic tribe of the Boi. The Celts were replaced by the Germanic Markomans, and in the 7th century finally came the Bohemians, who settled at the Říp Mountain under the leadership of mythic forefather Cech (the root of the word Čech probably corresponds to the expression for human). They subordinated the older Slavic groups and formed a group to defend themselves from attacks by the Kingdom of the East Franks. In the following centuries their fates were bound to the fates of the Moravians and Silesians. Together, these nations created powerful lands of the Bohemian Crown, which often influenced the fate of the whole Europe.
Bohemia, with an area of 52,065 square kilometres and about six million inhabitants, is the largest of today's three Czech lands. |
| Mint | Czech Mint |
Mint Mark | Monogram ČM |
Total Mintage |
200
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse is common to all four types of ducats in the 2019 series. The linear division of the simplified map of the Czech Republic captures the current network of regions, and the division by a dotted line indicates the borders of the three lands. Areas with hatching represent the previous extent of each land's territory.
At the top of the map is the state flag of the Czech Republic; in the lower part, the historic St. Wenceslas Crown. The common use of these motifs emphasises the continuity of Czech statehood.
One left, the mark of the Czech Mint: a crowned monogram of the letters ČM (from its name in the Czech language: Česká mincovna), below which a round privy mark. On the right, the initial of the designer, a large V (for Michal Vitanovský).
Around below, the inscription ZEMĚ KORUNY ČESKÉ (Lands of the Czech Crown). |
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| Obverse Inscription |
ZEMĚ KORUNY ČESKÉ |
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| Reverse | |
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At centre, the reverse design features a representation of the Coat of Arms of Bohemia, which is a rampant double-tailed lion with a golden crown and golden armour on a red field.
The shield is surrounded by architectural monuments representing the cultural and historical wealth of the country. They remind not only the capital city, but also some regions with a range of styles including Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The iconic Mount Říp with a Romanesque rotunda represents the culminating element of the composition.
in the exergue, the inscription ČECHY (Czechia). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
ČECHY |
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| Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: proof.
Packaging: in burgundy leather case, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Czech Mint Product Code: 31453-611
100 individually boxed coins, plus 100 in sets. |
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