1 Dirham - Zayed (Sharjah Cultural Capital) 1998 front 1 Dirham - Zayed (Sharjah Cultural Capital) 1998 back
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1 Dirham - Zayed Sharjah Cultural Capital

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#12128
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Stylized flame of Sharjah Cultural Capital logo, within beaded circle

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
98
الشارقة SHARJAH
عاصمة الثقافة CULTURAL CAPITAL

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 1999

Interesting fact

The 1 Dirham - Zayed (Sharjah Cultural Capital) 1998 coin from the United Arab Emirates features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, while the reverse side features a stunning representation of the Sharjah Cultural Capital, which was designated as the Cultural Capital of the Arab World in 1998. This coin is a testament to the UAE's commitment to preserving and promoting its cultural traditions and is a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  200000 - - - - - -

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