22 Riyals
Qatar · Qatar Central Bank
The Qatar 22 Riyals polymer commemorative banknote was unveiled by the Qatar Central Bank on November 9, 2022, to mark the country's hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 — the first World Cup held in the Arab world. The denomination of 22 riyals was deliberately chosen to reflect the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup taking place in the year 2022. With a print run of 6,000,000 pieces, the note was sold at banks and exchange houses for 75 riyals in a commemorative folder with a certificate of authenticity, though it remained legal tender at face value. The note is printed on polymer substrate by De La Rue and stands as an internationally recognized numismatic record of a landmark sporting event.
Highlights
ReasonCommemorates Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022, the 22nd edition of the tournament; the unusual denomination of 22 directly references both the edition number and the year.
DesignObverse: FIFA World Cup trophy, Qatar 2022 tournament logo, national coat of arms, and Lusail Iconic Stadium. Reverse: FIFA World Cup trophy, Qatar 2022 logo, and Al-Bayt Stadium.
Security featuresPolymer substrate with transparent windows (upper window with embossed '22' numerals, lower window with color-shifting gold number '22'), intaglio printing, microprinting, UV-reactive ink elements including coat of arms and dhow, and optically variable elements.
Sources
- https://www.banknoteworld.com/qatar-22-riyals-banknote-2022-p-39-unc-commemorative-polymer-2022-fifa-world-cup-in-qatar.html
- https://platform.keesingtechnologies.com/qatar-issues-banknote-commemorating-2022-fifa-world-cup/
- https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/09/11/2022/qatar-2022-commemorative-banknote-may-be-purchased-at-banks-and-exchange-houses