1000 Dirhams - Zayed (Sheikha Fatima) 1998 front 1000 Dirhams - Zayed (Sheikha Fatima) 1998 back
1000 Dirhams - Zayed (Sheikha Fatima) 1998 photo
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1000 Dirhams - Zayed Sheikha Fatima

1998 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
1998
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
References
Numista
N#91877
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tughra Calligraphy

Scripts: Arabic, Arabic (tughra)

Lettering:
الشيخة فاطمة بنت مبارك
الشَخصِيَّة الإِنسَانيَّة لِعَام ١٩٩٨

Translation:
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak
The Humanitarian Personality for the year 1998

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 1999

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 (Sheikha Fatima) 1998 coin from the United Arab Emirates is a unique piece that features an image of Sheikha Fatima, the wife of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE. This coin was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sheikha Fatima's wedding to Sheikh Zayed, and it is made of gold (.9166) with a weight of 40 grams. It is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. This coin is a rare and valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of numismatics, and it serves as a symbol of the rich history and culture of the United Arab Emirates.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  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 (Sheikha Fatima) 1998 coin.