1 Dirham - Khalifa (Formal Education) 2003 front 1 Dirham - Khalifa (Formal Education) 2003 back
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1 Dirham - Khalifa Formal Education

2003 year
Copper-nickel 6.4 g 23.8 mm
Description
Issuer
United Arab Emirates
President
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2004-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2003
Value
1 Dirham 1 AED = USD 0.27
Currency
Dirham (1973-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.4 g
Diameter
23.8 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#15467
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Symbolic design of 3 horizontal lines

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
1953-2003
50
عاما من التعليم النظامي
YEARS OF FORMAL EDUCATION

Translation: 50 years of formal education

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 01 May 2005

Reported error coin: slightly off-flan (off-centered) causing obverse side to be somehow rotated

© Image courtesy of Chiefa Coins

Interesting fact

The 1 Dirham - Khalifa (Formal Education) 2003 coin from the United Arab Emirates features a unique design that highlights the importance of formal education in the country. The coin's obverse side features an image of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the country's founding father and a strong advocate for education, while the reverse side depicts a modern school building, symbolizing the country's commitment to providing quality education for its citizens. This coin serves as a reminder of the significance of education in shaping the future of the UAE and its people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  250000 - - - - - -

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