Qatar Central Bank launched today, Wednesday, the issuance of commemorative coins for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which reflect in their designs the identity and heritage of the State of Qatar, and include images of the World Cup stadiums, and this step was widely celebrated on social networking sites.

In his speech during the ceremony held to inaugurate the commemorative coins, Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani said that it "constitutes an essential contribution from the banking sector, and is keen on the success of this historic event, the first of its kind in the Middle East and the Arab region." .

Commemorative coins were issued on the occasion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which reflects the cultural and heritage heritage of the State of Qatar.# Qatar Central Bank# World Cup 2022 # FIFA Commemorative Coins# Qatar 2022 pic.twitter.com/sKBJdEPLfM

— Qatar Central Bank (@QCBQATAR) November 9, 2022

a source of pride

He added that this publication "is a source of pride and pride for all and support for the country's efforts to make the hosting of the World Cup a success and an affirmation of the unity and integration of the various entities in the public and private sectors in the country."

The Governor of Qatar Central Bank praised the close coordination between the bank, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the International Football Association (FIFA) for the preparation and issuance of commemorative coins on the occasion of Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Highlights of the speech of His Excellency Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank, at the inauguration ceremony of commemorative coins on the occasion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.


#Qatar_Central_Bank#World_Cup_2022 #Fifa_Commemorative_Coins#Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/h6mSHfmHl1

— Qatar Central Bank (@QCBQATAR) November 9, 2022

The commemorative coin launch was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a number of dignitaries and Qatari officials.

The new commemorative coins bear the World Cup and FIFA logo for the first time.

The issuance was preceded by several stages, including the design of the coins by a special team to issue the commemorative coin at the Qatar Central Bank, which was keen to reflect the identity and legacy of the State of Qatar and its history in football.

The Governor of Qatar Central Bank indicated that this currency is the first commemorative paper currency issued by the bank using the "polymer" material, which preserves it and keeps it for hundreds of years as a witness to this historic achievement of the State of Qatar, explaining that the commemorative coins will be distributed to local national banks and exchange houses.

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A side of the presentation of commemorative coins to the honorable ministers and guests # Al-Raya_newspaper @ QCBQATAR pic.twitter.com/AfzCkqptmW

- Qatar Flag (@alraya_n) November 9, 2022

value and souvenir

The Qatar Central Bank confirmed that the commemorative banknote is guaranteed value, and it was printed by the English company Delaro International Limited, and is an official issuance for the bank on the occasion of hosting the FIFA World Cup.

In turn, Director of Cash Management at Qatar Central Bank Khaled Al-Kuwari said that "coins were issued containing the most important stadiums of the World Cup: Al-Bayt Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Al-Thumama Stadium and Khalifa International Stadium."

He explained that the selling price of the paper operation for the World Cup will be 75 riyals, while its nominal value will be 22 riyals.

In this context, the Governor of the Qatar Central Bank spoke about the procedures for developing the infrastructure and logistics of payment systems in Qatar with the aim of providing the best financial and banking services to citizens, residents and visitors to the State of Qatar, the latest of which was the issuance of the first prepaid national payment card of its kind in the country with a Qatari brand, called “Hamiyan”. .

Qatar Central Bank.

Today, commemorative coins were launched on the occasion of the World Cup pic.twitter.com/GFxGhD5er1

- Hassan Al-Saei (@Hassan_alsai) November 9, 2022

Documenting and celebrating

A spokesman for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Khaled Al-Nama, said, "Throughout human history, coins have been one of the primary means of documentation, and the presence of these documentary and commemorative coins came to memorialize the pivotal historical event not in the modern history of Qatar, but in the extended Arab world."

He added that "the issuance of coins not only chronicles the development of the sports industry by displaying the World Cup stadiums, but also immortalizes the immortal number 22 in the popular memory, and reflects the Qatari culture and the brand of the tournament."

On social networking sites, activists re-shared pictures of the currencies, and many praised the value of the new currency, noting that it is distinguished by its value of 22 riyals.

#Qatar launches commemorative coins on the occasion of hosting the FIFA World Cup #Qatar 2022, and the selling price of the paper currency will be 75 riyals, while its nominal value will be 22 riyals.

Source: @alraya_n pic.twitter.com/E3r33NjYuE

— ahmed selem (@ahmedselem22) November 9, 2022

For their part, many shared the value of the currencies in Qatar, and added the new currency in an atmosphere of celebration.

A new currency in #Qatar, due to the


#FIFAWorldCup


, the cash currency denomination ((22 riyals)) was launched today.

The current denomination of banknotes in Qatar:

1 riyal.


5 riyals.


10 riyals.


22 riyals 😍


50 riyals.


100 riyals.


200 riyals.


500 riyals.

pic.twitter.com/04czz1Qcru

— Khaled Jassem (@khalidjassem74) November 9, 2022