Commemorative issue
1982 Soccer World Cup in Spain
Spain España 50 pesetas ~ Juan Carlos I
FEATURING
front: The world, a soccer ball and the facial value
17 stadiums in 14 cities hosted the tournament. The most used stadium was FC Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium which hosted 5 matches including a semi-final match; it was the largest stadium used for this tournament and still is one of the largest stadiums in Europe. In addition to Barcelona's Sarria Stadium hosting 3 total matches, Barcelona was the Spanish city with the most matches in Espana '82 with 8; the Spanish capital of Madrid followed with 7.
The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final in the Spanish capital of Madrid. It was Italy's third World Cup win and first since 1938. The holders Argentina with Maradona were eliminated in the second group round.
back: Portrait in left profile of Juan Carlos I
Lettering:
JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPAÑA
1980
• quantity 1
• demonetized (no longer in circulation) polished Copper-nickel coin
• diameter: 30 mm
• weight: 12.35 g
• edge lettering: | * UNA * * | GRANDE * | * LIBRE *