FIFA World Cup Russia 2018
Within the framework of the International Commemorative Coin Program for the World Cup Russia 2018, the BCRA issued a coin minted by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre – Real Casa de la Moneda (Royal Spanish Mint) with the following characteristic features:
5 pesos
Obverse design
The center displays a football player in motion with a ball. The upper arch reads “COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA RUSIA 2018TM” (FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018).
Reverse design
It shows part of a playing field, and, at the center, reads “REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (ARGENTINE REPUBLIC) flanked by two stars—symbols of the two Argentine triumphs in the 1978 and 1986 World Cups. The exergue displays the face value “5 PESOS” followed by the coinage year “2018.”
The presentation includes: case, acrylic capsule, and certificate of authenticity.
| FACE VALUE | $5 (five pesos) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | 925 silver |
| WEIGHT | 27 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 40 mm |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED | 1,900 units |
| MINT | FNMT - Real Casa de la Moneda (Spain) |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 06/08/2018 |