Obverse. Photo © Power Coin
  • 5 Riyals 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, Victory
  • 5 Riyals 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, Victory
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 gilded raised image of the FIFA World Cup trophy, encircled by the Arabic word "Victory," accompanied by an illustration of the Education City Stadium on the right side. Positioned between the Qatar flag on the left and the word "Victory" ascending from bottom to top, the design is completed by Arabic inscriptions above. The denomination is presented in both Arabic and English letters, all embellished with Islamic ornaments.

The FIFA World Cup trophy, initially the Jules Rimet Trophy from 1930 to 1970, was made of gold-plated sterling silver and lapis lazuli, dedicated to FIFA president Jules Rimet. Brazil permanently obtained the trophy in 1970. Sadly, it was stolen in 1983 and remains unrecovered. The current FIFA World Cup Trophy, introduced in 1974, is crafted from 18 karat gold with a malachite base, standing at 36.8 centimeters and weighing 6.1 kilograms. Created by the Stabilimento Artistico Bertoni company in Italy, the trophy depicts two human figures supporting the Earth.

Education City Stadium, situated in Al Rayyan, Qatar, was constructed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup within the Qatar Foundation's Education City. It is part of university campuses and will maintain 25,000 seats post-World Cup for university athletic teams. The stadium, about 7 km northwest of Doha, hosted its inaugural match on September 3, 2020, during the 2020–21 Qatar Stars League season.

TM ۲۰۲۲ قطر · FIFA كأس العالم
فوز
FIFA
WORLD CUP
TM
Victo____ry
ريالات 5 RIYALS

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, weight, metal, purity 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
1 OZ · 999 SILVER · 2022

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.999
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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