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10 Riyals Play
| Issuer | Qatar Central Bank |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the national emblem of Qatar, comprising two crossed scimitars (curved swords) with a traditional Arabian dhow sailing upon stylized waves flanked by a palm-tree-adorned island, all rendered in fine relief against a polished field. The emblem is centrally positioned and surrounded by a raised border. The legend 'FIFA WORLD CUP Qatar2022' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'دولة قطر STATE OF QATAR' appears below the emblem. The specifications '1/4 OZ · 999.9 GOLD · 2022' are inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | FIFA WORLD CUP Qatar2022 دولة قطر STATE OF QATAR 1/4 OZ · 999.9 GOLD · 2022 |
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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.