Qatar Central Bank Governor, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani and President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino unveiled the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 commemorative banknote.
Qatar Central Bank official stated that the '22 Qatari Riyal' commemorative banknote can be purchased at QR75 while its nominal value will remain same at 22 riyal. The central bank also unveiled 10 coins on the day.
"The issuance of commemorative banknotes for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 represents a fundamental contribution from the banking sector to the success of the historic event, the first of its kind in the Middle East and the Arab region. It constitutes a source of pride for all of us, and an affirmation of the unity and integration of the various entities in the public and private sectors in the state," the governor said at the unveiling.
Some of the highlights of the bank notes include:
1. Polymer was used for the first time.
2. The commemorative banknotes have a beautiful design and quality materials.
3. The commemorative banknotes have legal force in terms of nominal value and specifications
4. The commemorative banknotes will be offered through banks and money exchanges.
5. QCB has taken a set of measures to facilitate financial transactions.
6. The commemorative banknotes will hold the FIFA logo
7. The issuance of the Himyan card will facilitate payments for the citizens, residents and visitors.