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According to El Financiero newspaper, officials at the South American country’s financial governing body are looking at options to mark their nation’s historic World Cup triumph.
Having a snap of Messi’s mug on the grand bill is said to be a preferred option as the figure begins with a “10” – the shirt number worn by the GOAT.
And on the back of the proposed bit of dosh it has been suggested that “La Scaloneta” – the nickname of Argentine boss Lionel Scaloni – will be inscribed.
This will be to honour his feats of winning the 2021 Copa America, the Finalissima against Euros champions Italy and victory in Qatar.
Argentina’s Central Bank introduced commercial coins to commemorate the country’s first of their three World Cup triumphs back in 1978.
He scored twice in the unforgettable final which Argentina won on penalties after drawing 3-3 with France after extra-time.
Messi, 35, was named player of the tournament, though he was pipped to the Golden Boot by Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Kylian Mbappe, who netted a hat-trick in the final.
