1 Dirham - Zayed (NBD) 1998 front 1 Dirham - Zayed (NBD) 1998 back
1 Dirham - Zayed (NBD) 1998 photo
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1 Dirham - Zayed NBD

1998 year
Copper-nickel 6.4 g 23.8 mm
Description
Issuer
United Arab Emirates
President
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971-2004)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1998
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#12125
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Towered bank building divides dates

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
الذكرى الخامسة والثلاثون لتأسيس بنك دبي الوطني
1963 1998
The National Bank of Dubai 35th Anniversary

Translation:
The 35th anniversary of the establishment of National Bank of Dubai
1963 1998
The National Bank of Dubai 35th Anniversary

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 1998

A common die variety - reported as mint error - is rotated reverse:

© Image courtesy of Chiefa Coins

Interesting fact

The 1 Dirham - Zayed (NBD) 1998 coin from the United Arab Emirates features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, while the reverse side features a stunning image of the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  500000 - - - - - -

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