The Gold Florin awarded to Paolo Penko: the announcement by the Mayor Nardella

During the inauguration of the shop in Via Zannetti, Florence Mayor Dario Nardella announces the awarding of the Gold Florin to Paolo Penko.

«Paolo Penko does not only represent the tradition of his family and of craftsmanship, but he represents Florence,” said the Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella. He has made so many florins that I believe he deserves the highest recognition this year, for this anniversary and for what he has done for Florence: the gold florin. I will give it to him myself and to the Council. The problem now is who will make the gold florin,” joked Nardella, “because there is a conflict of interest, so we will have to get someone else to do it.».

«I am delighted and surprised by this recognition,” said Paolo Penko, “which I accept on behalf of all Florentine craftsmen who have been making this city beautiful for centuries with their work. Making culture and handing down the traditions of Florentine craftsmanship has always been one of my commitments».