FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Within the framework of the International Commemorative Coin Program for the Football World Cup Qatar 2022, the BCRA has issued silver and gold coins, whose features are detailed below.
5 pesos
Obverse design
The obverse displays at the center the allegory of a decisive moment, the starting point for the ball to fulfill the dream of scoring a goal. The right edge reads “REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (ARGENTINE REPUBLIC).
Reverse design
The reverse shows number 5, which represents the number on the back of a football shirt, and the net of the goal on top of it. Below number 5 is the word “PESOS,” and the upper edge reads “COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA CATAR 2022TM” (FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 TM). The exergue contains the year of coinage, “2021.”
| FACE VALUE | $5 (five pesos) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | 925 silver |
| PESO | 27 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 40 mm |
| MINIMUM NUMBER OF COINS MINTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET | 2,000 units |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED FOR THE DOMESTIC MARKET | 2,500 units |
| PRESENTATION | Case, acrylic capsule, and certificate of authenticity |
| MINT | Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda (Spain) |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 11/30/2021 |
10 pesos
Obverse design
The obverse displays at the center the allegory of a decisive moment, the starting point for the ball to fulfill the dream of scoring a goal. The right edge reads “REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (ARGENTINE REPUBLIC).
Reverse design
The reverse shows number 10, which represents the number on the back of a football shirt, and the net of the goal on top of it. Below number 10 is the word “PESOS,” and the upper edge reads “COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA CATAR 2022TM” (FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 TM). The exergue contains the year of coinage, “2021.”
| FACE VALUE | $10 (ten pesos) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | 999 gold |
| WEIGHT | 6.75 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 23 mm |
| MINIMUM NUMBER OF COINS MINTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET | 500 units |
| PRESENTATION | Case, acrylic capsule, and certificate of authenticity |
| MINT | Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda (Spain) |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 11/30/2021 |