That’s fascinating! Seeing how different countries and organizations commemorate significant events and achievements is always interesting. The release of a unique Ducati stamp collection by Poste Italiane is a testament to Ducati motorcycles’ popularity and cultural significance, especially in Italy.
The stamp design, featuring a stylized drawing of the Ducati GP22 MotoGP machine and celebrating their victory in the 2022 MotoGP World Championship, is a great way to honour the team’s success.
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The stamps are available on the Poste Italiane website, with various options for collectors. Apart from the stamps themselves, you can also choose from other items like a commemorative philatelic card, a Ducati postcard with a special postmark cancellation from Bologna, an envelope with the Ducati stamp and a special postmark from Bologna, a commemorative folder containing stamps, card, postcard, and envelope, or a special Ducati bulletin signed by Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Poste Italiane has paid tribute to an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. In October 2021, they released a stamp commemorating Moto Guzzi’s 100th anniversary, featuring the 1921 Moto Guzzi Normale and the 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone.
These stamp collections and memorabilia provide a unique way for enthusiasts and collectors to celebrate and showcase their passion for motorcycles and Italian motorcycle heritage.
Here are the details about the Ducati stamp collection released by Poste Italiane:
- The collection was released on June 9, 2023, to commemorate Ducati’s victory in the 2022 MotoGP World Championship.
- The stamps feature a stylized drawing of the Ducati GP22 MotoGP machine, roaring around a chicane painted in the tricolour of the Italian flag.
- The stamps are available for purchase online via the Poste Italiane website.
- They are priced at 5.50 Euros each, 22 Euros for a set of four, and 154 Euros for a full sheet of 28.
- In addition to the stamps, the collection also includes a commemorative philatelic card, a Ducati postcard, an envelope, a commemorative A4-sized folder, and a special Ducati bulletin signed by Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali.
- The other items in the collection have yet to be made available for purchase, but they will be released soon.
