Description:
Obverse
Face Value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, border inscription "World Cup in Soccer" in Hebrew, the image of a football player leaping after the ball in the Southern Hemisphere.
Reverse
The movement line of the ball is shown zooming from the horizon level upwards and round to encompass the globe, evoking power, dynamics and celebration and the international importance of this event.
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