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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: László Kutas
Obverse
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Depicts a goalkeeper, seen from behind, making a mid-air catch, while an attacking player faces him. Surrounding the scene are the words "FOOTBALL 1990" above and "WORLD CUP" below. LABDARÚGÓ VILÁGBAJNOKSÁG |
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Reverse
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Depicts the denomination, the issue year, and the mintmark (BP) below, surrounded by the country name (Hungarian People's Republic), and the engraver's name on the bottom. MAGYAR |
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500 Forint
People's Republic
KM# 669 Schön# 168 Adamo# EM108
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