Description

This coin is a part of the set consisting of three Euro gold coins dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the founding of Pirelli, the probably most famous Italian car tire manufacturer. The three coins in the set depict different designs and are inspired by the success story of the company. As a special highlight for every Pirelli fan, the box was designed in the shape of a tire.

Pirelli & C. S.p.A. is a multinational tyre manufacturer. Founded in Milan in 1872 by Giovanni Battista Pirelli (1848–1932), the company initially specialised in rubber and derivative processes and also made scuba diving rebreathers. Thereafter, Pirelli's activities were primarily focused on the production of tyre and cables (for energy and telecommunications).

The company, which has been listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 1922, is the 6th-largest tyre manufacturer and is focused on the consumer production of tyres for cars, motorcycles and bicycles. It is present in Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, North America and the Post-Soviet states, operating commercially in over 160 countries. It has 19 manufacturing sites in 13 countries and a network of around 14,600 distributors and retailers.

Pirelli has been sponsoring sport competitions since 1907 and is the exclusive tyre partner and supplier for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series for 2008–2010, FIA Formula One World Championship for 2011–present and for the FIM World Superbike Championship. Pirelli's headquarters are located in Milan's Bicocca district.

Artist: Silvia Petrassi