Argentina's World Cup commemorative series has produced dozens of issues over the decades, but this one carried particular weight domestically — the 2018 tournament in Russia came during a period of severe economic turbulence in Argentina, with the peso losing roughly half its value against the dollar in the months surrounding the coin's release. The BCRA was simultaneously intervening aggressively in currency markets while striking .925 silver collector pieces denominated in a currency few trusted.
Argentina famously reached the Round of 16 before elimination by France, the eventual champions. The coin was minted regardless of that outcome, planned well in advance.
Argentina's World Cup commemorative series has produced dozens of issues over the decades, but this one carried particular weight domestically — the 2018 tournament in Russia came during a period of severe economic turbulence in Argentina, with the peso losing roughly half its value against the dollar in the months surrounding the coin's release. The BCRA was simultaneously intervening aggressively in currency markets while striking .925 silver collector pieces denominated in a currency few trusted.
Argentina famously reached the Round of 16 before elimination by France, the eventual champions. The coin was minted regardless of that outcome, planned well in advance.