FIFA World Cup Banknote

The Qatar Central Bank has issued a commemorative banknote to mark the FIFA World Cup, which is taking place in the country from 18 November to 20 December. The unusual denomination – the 22 riyals – was chosen to align with the 22nd football tournament taking place in 2022.

The note, which is printed on De La Rue’s SAFEGUARD®, is not only the first commemorative banknote to be issued in Qatar, but the first to be produced on polymer.

Images on the front of the note include the Qatar coat of arms, a skyline of modern and old buildings, and the Lusail Iconic Stadium. The reverse depicts Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, an Arab sailing ship (dhow) and Al Zubara Fort.

Also featured are the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 logo and the World Cup Trophy, which appear in transparent windows and can be seen from both sides of the notes.

The note is available for purchase from currency exchange offices and banks for 75 riyals, but when used as legal tender it retains its face value of 22 riyals.

Coins bearing the FIFA and the World Cup logos have also been launched, featuring some of the most important stadia in the tournament, namely Al Bayt, Lusail, Al Thumama, Khalifa International and Al Janoub.