Peru issued this coin ahead of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, though the timing is somewhat ironic — the Peruvian national team has qualified for the World Cup only twice since 1982, failing to reach the 2006 tournament entirely. The Banco Central de Reserva has a consistent history of issuing commemorative silver soles tied to international sporting events regardless of direct national participation.
Peru issued this coin ahead of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, though the timing is somewhat ironic — the Peruvian national team has qualified for the World Cup only twice since 1982, failing to reach the 2006 tournament entirely. The Banco Central de Reserva has a consistent history of issuing commemorative silver soles tied to international sporting events regardless of direct national participation.