The Central Bank of Argentina(BCRA) launched this Tuesday a silver coin on the occasion of the 2026 World Cup, which has engraved on the back the outline of Diego Armando Maradona’s historic goal (goal of the century) against England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
“The BCRA issued a commemorative silver coin dedicated to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, whose main motif is an outline of the legendary play of Argentina’s second goal against England in Mexico 1986, considered the best in the history of the World Cup,” the agency announced in a statement, in which it stressed that next year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada “will mark 40 years since that sporting milestone.”
The design that revives Maradona’s magic
This piece is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup International Commemorative Coin Program.
It follows similar initiatives in previous global markets, in which the Argentine Central Bank also participated.
“The design of this commemorative coin, in the central part of its obverse, presents a ball crossing the coin, as an allegory of the passion for soccer”.
The upper arch is inscribed with the words “República Argentina” and the lower arch with the words “FIFA World Cup 2026″,” the statement said.
The reverse side shows an outline of Maradona’s mythical play (goal of the century), from the moment he receives the ball behind midfield.
Even the shot on goal after dribbling past four English players and goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
Details of the coin and its manufacture
That goal (goal of the century) made it 2-0 in the quarter-final, after a controversial goal with the Argentine soccer star’s hand, baptized in Argentina as ‘La mano de Dios’ (The Hand of God).
And before England goal scorer Gary Lineker scored to seal the final 2-1.
Argentina would overcome Belgium in the semifinals and then Germany in the final.
To win their second World Cup, after the home title in 1978.
“The coin is 925 silver, has a fluted edge, weighs 27 grams and has a diameter of 40 millimeters.”
“The issue for the domestic market is of 2,500 units. In addition, gold coins of similar design were minted and will be commercialized internationally”, added the BCRA, which detailed that the coins will have a symbolic value of ten Argentine pesos.
The design was made by the Strategic Planning Department of the Treasury – Numismatic Issuance Department of the BCRA and the coins were minted by the Royal Spanish Mint – National Mint and Stamp Factory.
With information from EFE
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