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Argentina’s Central Bank ‘Goal of the Century’ Coin Sells Out After Maradona Omission

The bank says the 2,500-piece run is sold out, with pickup now arranged at its Buenos Aires stand.

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Se agotó la moneda que sacó el BCRA por el Mundial 2026.
El Banco Central lanzó una moneda especial en homenaje a Maradona.
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Overview

  • The BCRA said no further sales will take place at its numismatic stand, with notified buyers collecting at Reconquista 250 from 10:00 to 14:00 on weekdays.
  • The official description referenced only “the second Argentine goal of June 22, 1986” without naming Diego Maradona, drawing criticism from fans and collectors.
  • La Voz reported, citing an unnamed Central Bank source, that the omission may inaugurate a nameless “homenaje‑enigma” series, a rationale not announced in official communications.
  • The issue forms part of FIFA’s 2026 commemorative coin program, following previous Argentine releases for the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
  • Each coin was offered at 235,000 pesos and is 925 silver at 27 grams and 40 mm, with a design depicting the play sequence and a symbolic $10 face value dated 2025.