Gold ducats are among the Czech Mint's flagship products. In 2025, St. Wenceslas will appear on coins that will delight collectors, patriots and anyone looking for an original and valuable gift.

The first Czech gold coins, known as ducats, were minted by King Charles IV. When the Jagiellonian dynasty ascended the Czech throne, the figure of St. Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech lands, appeared in relief for the first time. The gold content of the ducats was carefully checked, making them the most reliable coins of their time. They inspired trust throughout Europe and lent prestige to the Czech lands. The binding weight of each ducat was set at 3.49 g and the purity of the gold used at 986/1000. Gradually, various multiples began to appear – from the two-ducat to the hundred-ducat – and ducats remained legal tender for several centuries. Ducats were also minted during the First Republic, when they became a popular gift for various important events. The Czech Mint's new gold ducats continue this tradition and are once again dedicated to the legendary Přemyslid prince.

The obverse side of the gold ducat features a cross composition dominated by the inscription 1DUKÁT, supplemented with the date of St. Wenceslas' murder, 28 September 935 AD (anno Domini – in the year of our Lord). The obverse side also features a flaming eagle, also known as the St. Wenceslas or Přemysl eagle. On the reverse side, you will find a portrait of the prince in full armour, supplemented with the text SV. VÁCLAV. The design of the ducat is the work of the academic painter Vladimír Pavlica, who is unfortunately no longer with us and did not live to see his work completed. Ten years after their creation, the orphaned drawings were taken up by medal makers Petr Patka, DiS., and Jiří Hanuš, DiS., who transformed them into reliefs.

An integral part of each coin is a unique certificate covered with a layer of gold.