© UAE Coin Collectors Club
© UAE Coin Collectors Club
1000 Dirhams - Zayed ADCO
2003 year| Gold (.9166) | 40 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| President | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971-2004) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1000 Dirhams 1000 AED = USD 272 |
| Currency | Dirham (1973-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9166) |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#91935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ADCO logo
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
الذكرى الأربعون لتصدير أول شحنة نفط خام بري ٢٠٠٣
ادكو
ADCO
Fortieth Anniversary of 1st Onshore Crude Oil Shipment 2003
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue Date: 01 June 2004Press Release: http://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395226455975
NOTE: Despite not having a denomination, gold coins issued by the UAE Central Bank are considered to have the following denominations:
20g = 500 Dirhams
40g = 1000 Dirhams
60g = 1500 Dirhams
200g = 5000 Dirhams
Krause also mentions these denominations when listing these gold coins
It's noteworthy that gold coins issued between 1976-1996 have the denomination written
Interesting fact
The 1000 Dirhams - Zayed (ADCO) 2003 coin from the United Arab Emirates is a unique and valuable collector's item due to its gold content and limited mintage. It is made of 91.66% gold, also known as 22-karat gold, and weighs 40 grams, which is equivalent to 1.32 troy ounces. This coin is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors and investors. Its design features an image of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the United Arab Emirates, on one side, and the UAE coat of arms on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collectible among numismatists and gold investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Dirhams - Zayed (ADCO) 2003 coin.
