Description

On December 2, 2022, the National Bank of Kazakhstan (the NBK) issued into circulation FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 collectable coins. These coins were issued within a trilateral agreement between the NBK and Kazakhstan Mint with the German Numismatic Company MDM.

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

National emblem surrounded by the inscription in English, value, date of the issue, fineness, and the weight of the Silver below.

The emblem of Kazakhstan was adopted on June 4, 1992. The emblem is an image of shanyrak, the upper dome-like portion of a yurt, against a sky blue background which irradiates (in the form of sun rays) uyks (supports) set off by wings of mythical horses, inspired by Tulpar. The circle shape of the Emblem is a symbol of a life and eternity. The shanyrak symbolizes well-being of family, peace and calmness. The name of the country in Kazakh is in the lower part of the coat of arms.

A traditional yurt is a portable, round tent covered with skins or felt and used as a dwelling by nomads in the steppes of Central Asia. The structure comprises an angled assembly or latticework of pieces of wood or bamboo for walls, a door frame, ribs (poles, rafters), and a wheel (crown, compression ring) possibly steam-bent. The roof structure is often self-supporting, but large yurts may have interior posts supporting the crown.

Tulpar is a winged or swift horse in Turkic mythology (for example, Kazakh and Tatar mythology), corresponding to Pegasus. Tulpar is also in state emblems of Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Bashkortostan.

NATIONAL BANK OF KAZAKHSTAN
QAZAQSTAN
Ag 925 20 g 2022
• 100 TENGE •

Reverse

Depicts a gold-plated soccer ball flying through the net and an official slogan of the tournament – EXPECT AMAZING – styled as an inscription on an electronic scoreboard of a stadium. Small figures of the football players below.

A brand new technology of gilding the middle level of the relief has been applied to the coin. This was used for the first time in coin production and allowed to highlight the volume of the ball. Its gilded parts are located below the level of the football goal net.

FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022
EXPECT AMAZING

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Silver
Center Gold Plated Silver
Weight 20 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Kazakhstan Mint

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