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  • 20 Riyals 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, World Cup Trophy
  • 20 Riyals 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, World Cup Trophy
Description

The 2022 FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, marked the 22nd edition and was the first to be hosted in the Arab and Muslim world. It introduced significant changes, being the final tournament with 32 teams before expanding to 48 teams in 2026. The event strategically shifted to November and December to avoid Qatar's extreme heat. Argentina secured victory, defeating defending champions France 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw in extra time. Kylian Mbappé's historic hat-trick and Lionel Messi's exceptional performance contributed to the poetic nature of the tournament, with Argentina claiming their third title and Messi earning the Golden Ball. Despite records set, Qatar's hosting choice faced criticism for various reasons, including concerns over workers' rights, gender issues, climate challenges, and allegations of corruption.

Obverse

Depicts a shining relief image of the FIFA World Cup Trophy between geometric decorations surrounded by the inscription in Arabic above. Weight, metal, and purity below.

The FIFA World Cup is a prestigious gold trophy presented to the champions of the FIFA World Cup association football tournament. Since the inception of the World Cup in 1930, two trophies have been utilized: the Jules Rimet Trophy from 1930 to 1970, and the FIFA World Cup Trophy from 1974 to the present day.

The initial trophy, originally named Victory and later dedicated to former FIFA president Jules Rimet, was crafted from gold-plated sterling silver and lapis lazuli, featuring a depiction of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Brazil secured permanent possession of the trophy in 1970, leading to the creation of a replacement. Unfortunately, the original Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen in 1983 and remains unrecovered.

The subsequent trophy, known as the "FIFA World Cup Trophy," was introduced in 1974. Fashioned from 18 karat gold with a malachite base, it stands at 36.8 centimeters and weighs 6.1 kilograms. Crafted by the Stabilimento Artistico Bertoni company in Italy, the trophy portrays two human figures supporting the Earth.

TM ۲۰۲۲ قطر · FIFA كأس العالم
FIFA
TM
1 OZ FINE GOLD .9999

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Qatar, the name of the country in Arabic within the Qatar flag above and English below, above the emblem of the World Cup, denomination in Arabic and English letters and date below all adorned by Islamic ornaments.

The coat of arms of Qatar shows two crossed white curved swords in a yellow circle. Between the swords, there is a sailing ship (dhow) sailing on blue and white waves beside an island with two palm trees.

The sweeping curves of the World Cup emblem symbolize Qatar's timeless dunes, unaffected by natural or other influences. The central logo, resembling the number 8, carries dual significance. Firstly, it represents the eight stadiums hosting the showpiece event. Secondly, the 8 sign doubles as an infinity symbol, portraying the interconnectedness of the world and the unpredictable nature of life. Additionally, a nod to Qatar's tradition is incorporated with a touch of the woollen shawl, typically worn during the country's winter, coinciding with the World Cup schedule.

TM
FIFA WORLD CUP
Qatar 2022
دولة قطر
State of Qatar
20 ريال RIYALS · 2022

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.999
Weight 28.35 g
Diameter 38.6 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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