Football World Cup Brazil 2014
The International Commemorative Coin Program for the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 includes a collection of silver coins. The importance of the program lies in the fact that participating countries can express their views on the sport.
This numismatic piece was designed by the Treasury Strategic Planning Management Office — Numismatic Issuance Deputy Management Office of the BCRA.
5 pesos
Obverse design
The design at the center depicts a group hug surrounded by a geometric representation of the public. The hug, chosen as a symbol, embodies the group’s team spirit which is also replicated on the bench and on the grandstand.
The upper arch reads “COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA BRASIL 2014™” (FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL 2014) and in the exergue the face value “5 PESOS” can be observed.
The complete design is enclosed by the years of all FIFA World Cup series, including Brazil 2014: “1930,” “1934,” “1938,” “1950,” “1954,” “1958,” “1962,” “1966,” “1970,” “1974,” “1978,” “1982,” “1986,” “1990,” “1994,” “1998,” “2002,” “2006,” “2010,” “2014.” The years “1978” and “1986”—when Argentina won the World Cup—come to the fore.
Reverse design
The center of the coin features the Argentine coat of arms. The legend “REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (ARGENTINE REPUBLIC) is arranged to form the upper arch, and the year “2013”—year of coinage—shapes the lower arch.
| FACE VALUE | $5 (five pesos) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | 925 silver |
| WEIGHT | 13.5 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 33 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Case, acrylic capsule and certificate of authenticity |
| MINT | Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda (Spain) |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED | 2,500 units |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 06/11/2014 |