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Description
The 1990 FIFA World Cup, the 14th edition of the tournament, took place from 8 June to 8 July in Italy, the second country to host it twice. A total of 116 national football associations entered, with qualification starting in April 1988. Twenty-two teams qualified, alongside host Italy and defending champions Argentina. West Germany claimed victory for the third time, defeating Argentina 1–0 in Rome's Stadio Olimpico. Italy finished third, and England fourth, both losing in penalty shootouts in the semi-finals. This tournament marked the last appearance of West Germany and teams from the Eastern Bloc before the Cold War's end in 1991. Notable moments include Cameroon's strong performance, becoming the first African team to reach the quarter-finals. Despite being considered one of the poorest World Cups in terms of gameplay, it had a lasting impact on football, introducing changes like the back-pass rule and three points for a win. With an estimated 26.69 billion non-unique viewers, it remains one of the most watched events in television history.
Engraved: Mihály Bohn
Obverse
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Depicts two players, featuring a defender (with his back to the viewer) facing off against an attacker dribbling the ball through the net, surrounded by the inscription EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 1988. The engraver's name is near the left foot of the defender. 1988 |
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Reverse
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Depicts the denomination in the center, surrounded by the country name (Hungarian People's Republic), the engraver's name, and the mintmark (BP) below. MAGYAR |
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500 Forint
People's Republic
KM# 666 Schön# 164 Adamo# EM104
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