Description

The XV Asiad, officially the 2006 Asian Games, took place in Doha, Qatar, from December 1 to 15, featuring 424 events in 39 sports. Doha, the second city in West Asia to host the games, will host again in 2030. It marked the first time all 45 Olympic Council of Asia member nations participated, with Eurosport broadcasting outside the continent for the first time. The Games used 21 venues, including the new Aspire Indoor Sports Complex, and saw the debut of trampoline gymnastics, chess, and triathlon. China topped the medal tally, followed by South Korea and Japan, with Qatar in ninth place. Tajikistan, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates secured their first-ever Asian Games gold medals. The event witnessed the breaking of 7 world and 23 Asian records, with South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan named the most valuable player.

Obverse

Depicts two Arabian adult oryxes fighting with their horns the inscription above divided by the emblem of the games.

The emblem of the 15th Asian Games features a depiction of an athlete in motion, symbolizing the courageous demeanor of a sports enthusiast confronting challenges and obstacles.

15TH ASIAN GAMES DOHA 2006

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Qatar, name of the country in English above, weight, metal, purity, denomination and date below.

The emblem 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.

STATE OF QATAR
10 g 999 GOLD 100 RIYAL 2006

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.999
Weight 10 g
Diameter 24.5 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
The Perth Mint

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