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1000 Dirhams - Zayed Dubai

2003 year
Gold (.9166) 40 g 40 mm
Description
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, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91916
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Logo of the occasion, consisting of a mosaic arc, coloured in black, green and red (colours of the UAE flag)

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
دبي ٢٠٠٣
DUBAI 2003
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 18 Sep 2003

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 (Dubai 2003) 2003 gold coin from the United Arab Emirates has a unique feature - it has a holographic element that shows a 3D image of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, when viewed from different angles. This holographic technology was a first for coinage in the region and adds an extra layer of authenticity and collectibility to the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  4000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Dirhams - Zayed (Dubai 2003) 2003 coin.