Obverse. Photo © WOPA+
  • 5 Riyals 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, Play
  • 5 Riyals 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, Play
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 stylized soccer player in action, encircled by the Arabic word "Play" accompanied by an illustration of the Khalifa International Stadium on the right side. Positioned between the Qatar flag on the left and the word "Goal" 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.

Khalifa International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Al Rayyan, Qatar, around 9 kilometres (6 miles) west from the centre of Doha. Its ground comprises a running track and a grass pitch. Opened in 1976, the stadium was named after then-Emir of Qatar Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, and under the ownership of the Qatar Football Association, it serves as the primary home ground of the Qatar men's national football team. Its current fully-roofed, 45,857-seat configuration was opened in 2017, following a previous reconfiguration in 2005 that incorporated the stadium into the Aspire Zone complex and added a roofed grandstand; boosting its capacity from 20,000 to 40,000.

TM ۲۰۲۲ قطر · FIFA كأس العالم
هدف
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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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