Issued to mark Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, this coin was part of a broader commemorative program authorized by the Qatar Central Bank ahead of the tournament — the first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first played in November–December rather than the traditional June–July window, a scheduling shift forced by the country's extreme summer heat.
Issued to mark Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, this coin was part of a broader commemorative program authorized by the Qatar Central Bank ahead of the tournament — the first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first played in November–December rather than the traditional June–July window, a scheduling shift forced by the country's extreme summer heat.