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10 Riyals Play
| Issuer | Qatar Central Bank |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#115 |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dynamic figure of a football player in mid-action, rendered in bold relief against a stylized globe or net pattern that fills the background field, evoking the imagery of a goal net and the global reach of the FIFA World Cup. The athletic figure is shown in a striking pose with a ball, conveying motion and energy. The Arabic legend 'كأس العالم FIFA قطر ۲۰۲۲' arcs along the upper border, while the denomination '10 ريال RIYALS' is inscribed prominently in the lower exergue area. The word 'Play' appears as part of the thematic inscription on the reverse. |
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| Mintage | 2022 - - 5,000 |
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Issued to coincide with Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, this piece was part of a broader numismatic program released by the Qatar Central Bank around the tournament — one of the most politically scrutinized sporting events in recent memory, given the conditions under which Qatar secured the hosting rights in the 2010 FIFA vote, a process later investigated by both Swiss and U.S. federal prosecutors.
The .9999 fineness places it among the purest gold issues in the Gulf region's commemorative output. At 7.78 g, the weight corresponds to a quarter-ounce troy equivalent, a format widely adopted for collector-market accessibility.