Football World Cup South Africa 2010
The Board of the BCRA has authorized the issuance of gold and silver commemorative coins within the program for the World Cup South Africa 2010.
The obverse was designed by the Control, Design and Numismatics Deputy Management Office – Treasury Control and Planning Management Office.
5 pesos
Obverse design
The center shows the effigy of three fans with the national flag standing for an Argentine crowd at a football match. The left arch reads “REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (ARGENTINE REPUBLIC), and on the right, the year of issuance—“2010.”
Reverse design
The center shows the logo of the World Cup South Africa 2010 and the face value—“5 PESOS”—beneath. The upper arch reads “COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA SUDÁFRICA 2010” (FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA 2010).
| FACE VALUE | $5 (five pesos) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | Silver 925 |
| WEIGHT | 27 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 40 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Case, capsule and certificate of authenticity |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED | 1,025 units |
| MINT | Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda (Spain) |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 06/24/2010 |
10 pesos
Obverse design
The center shows a football within the goal net. The left arch reads “REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (ARGENTINE REPUBLIC), and on the exergue, the year of issuance—“2010.”
Reverse design
The center shows the logo of the World Cup South Africa 2010 and the face value—”10 PESOS”—beneath. The upper arch reads “COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA SUDÁFRICA 2010” (FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA 2010).
| FACE VALUE | $10 (ten pesos) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | 999 gold |
| WEIGHT | 6.75 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 23 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Case, capsule and certificate of authenticity |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED | 175 units |
| MINT | Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda (Spain) |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 06/24/2010 |