Ten days after Ferran Torres sealed Spain's second star with an extra-time goal in the final against Argentina, the Spanish Royal Mint has decided that the feat should also be struck on a coin. The FNMT is preparing to launch a 5-euro silver coin under the title "World Champions", aimed at collectors and fans who want to take home something more tangible than the memory of the 1-0 at MetLife Stadium.
For the Mint, it is more than just a collector's piece: in presenting the coin it places the title among the great milestones of Spanish sport, stressing that its impact went beyond the sporting sphere and became an event recognised across society and institutions. With this issue, the institution adds the achievement to Spain's numismatic heritage.
Heads and tails: Felipe VI and the two-star trophy
The obverse, contrary to what early distributor information suggested, does not feature the trophy: it carries a left-profile portrait of King Felipe VI, with the circular legend "Felipe VI rey de España" at the top and the year 2026 between two dots at the bottom, all surrounded by a beaded border.
It is the reverse that concentrates the World Cup iconography: at the top, the FIFA World Cup 26 logo; at the bottom, in capitals, "World Champions"; in the centre, in colour, the tournament's official trophy. On the right, a five-pointed star appears over the colours of the Spanish flag and, underneath, the face value on two lines: 5 Euro. On the left, the mint mark and another identical star. The composition sits on a background that cuts out part of the silhouette of the World Cup's official branding.
