Robin van Persie coin depicting stunning header for Holland sells out in hours

• The 6,000 coins sold out in just hours as World Cup fever continued
• Van Persie's goal was part of Holland's 5-1 group stage win over Spain
• Boss Louis van Gaal will join Van Persie with Manchester United this season

A coin commemorating Robin van Persie's stunning headed goal in Holland's 5-1 win over Spain in the World Cup has sold out within hours of going on sale.
The limited-edition souvenir, costing just under 10 euros, depicts the Manchester United striker's diving header during the opening group game last month.
VIDEO Scroll down to watch Robin van Persie's wonder header in flipbook form

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Stunning: Van Persie scored one of the most memorable goals in World Cup history

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High demand: The coin sold out in hours

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Heads up: The flip side to the Van Persie coin

His superb piece of improvisation took Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas by surprise, after Daley Blind's cross-field ball.
Despite 6,000 being made, the coin is now completely sold out, with Dutch fans seemingly engulfed in World Cup fever as their side face Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday evening.
The win, regarded as the most entertaining game of the World Cup so far, opened Louis van Gaal's last tournament as Dutch boss before joining Van Persie in Manchester to replace David Moyes.

Robin van Persie's wonder header against Spain in flipbook form

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World Cup fever: The coin set back fans just under 10 euros as they build up to Wednesday's semi-final

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Diving in: Iker Casillas is caught out by Van Persie's brilliant piece of improvisation