1 Dirham - Zayed (Union Defence Force) 2001 front 1 Dirham - Zayed (Union Defence Force) 2001 back
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1 Dirham - Zayed Union Defence Force

2001 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
2001
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#12133
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Union Defence Force logo, consisting of a heraldic eagle within rope wreath, and a big star surrounded by 7 small stars representing the 7 emirates

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
القوات المسلحة
2001 1976
الذكرى الخامسة والعشرون لتوحيد القوات المسلحة

Translation:
Armed forces
2001 1976
Twenty-fifth anniversary of the unification of the armed forces

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 01 Dec 2001

Interesting fact

The 1 Dirham - Zayed (Union Defence Force) 2001 coin from the United Arab Emirates features a unique design that showcases the country's military history and its founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The coin's obverse side features an image of Sheikh Zayed, while the reverse side features an image of the Union Defence Force's logo, which includes a falcon and a shield. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the UAE's commitment to its military and its founder's vision for the country's defense and security.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  250000 - - - - - -

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