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1500 Dirhams - Khalifa (Sharjah Mosque) 1440 (2019) photo

1500 Dirhams - Khalifa Sharjah Mosque

1440 (2019) year
Gold (.9999) 60 g 60 mm
Description
Issuer
United Arab Emirates
President
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2004-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1440 (2019)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1500 Dirhams 1500 AED = USD 408
Currency
Dirham (1973-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
60 g
Diameter
60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#167379
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Verse from the Quran in Al Thuluth calligraphy

Script: Arabic

Lettering: إنما يعمر مساجد الله من آمن بالله واليوم الآخر

Translation: "The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day"

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 09 May 2019
Issue Price: 20,000 AED (inclusive of 5% VAT) - though not released to the public.
Press Release (English): http://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395302761733
Press Release (Arabic): http://www.wam.ae/ar/details/1395302761681

Sharjah Mosque was opened by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Friday, 10 May 2019.

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 1500 Dirhams - Khalifa (Sharjah Mosque) 1440 (2019) gold coin from the United Arab Emirates has a unique feature - it has a special security feature that changes the color of the coin's design when viewed from different angles, creating a stunning visual effect.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1440 (2019)  100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1500 Dirhams - Khalifa (Sharjah Mosque) 1440 (2019) coin.