Issued by authority of the government of the Russia in 1993, this proof silver crown celebrates the biggest sports event in the world, the World Cup. The World Cup competition occurs every four years and is the most highly anticipated and watched sporting event known to man. Of particular interest is the manner in which the Russian Mint was able to contrast the fields and devices on this coin in order to accentuate the lead player. The effect doubles the realism of the player's face and muscles. This coin would make a great present for that soccer (known throughout the rest of the planet as football) fan in your life or any collector of world coins.