Ball or Pitch. The Official Coin of Italian Football – 2026/2027 Season

Obverse: in the foreground a football, the primary instrument of the sport and the means through which players express their talent; At its centre, “RI”, monogram of the Italian Republic. The background features a graphic pattean composed of whistles, recalling the figure of the referee. Around the border, the inscription: “TALÈNT TALENTO TALÈNT TALENT TALENT TALÉNTU TALENTU TALIENTU TALÈNDU TALÈNTU TALÈNT TALENTO TALÈNDE TALIENTU TALENT TALENTU TALÈNTU TALENTU”, representing the word “talent” rendered in the principal Italian dialects. 

Reverse: in the foreground a football pitch bearing 22 dots, symbolising the players on the field. In the midfield, the Lega Calcio Serie A logo. Two ovals surround the pitch, creating a sense of depth and perspective. Within these ovals, the “R” mintmark of the Rome Mint is placed at the top, while the year of issue, “2026”, appears at the bottom. The field incorporates a decorative linear pattern. A star is positioned above and a second star below. The denomination “EURO 5” is repeated on both the left and right sides. Around the border the inscription: “SQUADRA SQUÀDRA SQUADRA SQUÈDRA SQUÀDRA SQUARA SQUADRA SQUADRA SQUADRA SQUÀDRA SQUÀDRA SQUATRA SQUATRA SQUATRA SCUADRE ISCUADRA SQUADRA”, representing the word “team” rendered in the principal Italian dialects. Coin with coloured element.