© Zameer Abubakar
© Zameer Abubakar
1000 Dirhams - Zayed Sheikha Fatima
1998 year| Gold (.9166) | 40 g | 40 mm |
| 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 |
| 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: 1999NOTE: 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.
