Qatar Central Bank launched today the issuance of commemorative coins for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, during a ceremony held on this occasion, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, and Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of the International Football Association “FIFA” ", along with a number of dignitaries and state officials.

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In his speech, His Excellency the Governor referred to the stages of preparation for the issuance of these currencies, as the designs were worked on by a special team for issuing commemorative coins at the Qatar Central Bank, saying, "We were keen to reflect the identity and legacy of the State of Qatar and its history in football."

He pointed out that the commemorative coins included paper currencies, which are considered the first commemorative paper currency issued by the Qatar Central Bank using polymer, which preserves and preserves it for hundreds of years as a witness to this historic achievement of the State of Qatar.

He explained that the commemorative coins of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament constitute a fundamental contribution from the banking sector, and in his desire to make this historic event, the first of its kind in the Middle East and the Arab region, a success, noting in the same context that it is a source of pride and pride for everyone, and in support of the efforts of the state from For the success of hosting the World Cup, and to emphasize the unity and integration of the various parties in the public and private sectors in the country.

He pointed out that commemorative coins will be distributed to national local banks and exchange houses.

The coins are distinguished by bearing the logo of the World Cup and the International Football Association for the first time, and they also reflect the cultural and heritage of the State of Qatar, and the new coin reflects the history of football in the State of Qatar and is offered to those wishing to acquire it, including visitors to the country.

His Excellency mentioned the measures taken by the Qatar Central Bank to develop the infrastructure and logistics of payment systems in the country, with the aim of providing the best financial and banking services to citizens, residents and visitors to the State of Qatar, and the latest of these measures was the issuance of the first prepaid national payment card of its kind in the State of Qatar, with a Qatari brand. It was called “Hamiyan”, in reference to the old used money bag, and it will provide many features for both banking and non-banking customers and users, as its issuance does not require a minimum balance, and it can be issued from banks operating in the country, which will facilitate transactions. Finance for visitors to the State of Qatar.

His Excellency the Governor of Qatar Central Bank praised the close coordination between the bank on the one hand, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the International Football Association "FIFA" on the other hand, in order to prepare and issue commemorative coins.

In the same context, Mr. Khaled Al-Kuwari, Director of the Monetary Department at Qatar Central Bank, confirmed in statements to the two newspapers that the 2022 FIFA World Cup is a source of pride for Islamic countries and the Arab world, noting that the Qatar Central Bank offered coins, which include the most important stadiums in the tournament, As stadiums: Al Bait, Lusail, Al Thumama, Khalifa Stadium, and Warqa, which are the first commemorative issues issued by the bank, saying: "We hope that these currencies will be a legacy that will be passed on to future generations."

He pointed out that the selling price of the paper currency will be 75 riyals, while its nominal value will be 22 riyals.

In turn, Mr. Khaled Al-Nama, the official spokesman for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, explained in a press statement that coins were one of the main means of documentation, and the presence of such commemorative documentary coins, which were issued today, came to commemorate this pivotal historical event, not only in the history of a country. Qatar, but rather the Arab world, where the issuance was the fruit of cooperation between the Qatar Central Bank, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the International Football Association "FIFA", pointing out that the issuance also not only immortalizes the development of the sports industry, through the stadiums that have been completed, but also immortalizes the figure. 22", and reflects the Qatari culture and the brand of the championship.