1500 Dirhams - Khalifa (Sheikh Khalifa) 2005 front 1500 Dirhams - Khalifa (Sheikh Khalifa) 2005 back
1500 Dirhams - Khalifa (Sheikh Khalifa) 2005 photo
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1500 Dirhams - Khalifa Sheikh Khalifa

2005 year
Gold (.9166) 60 g 42.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Arab Emirates
President
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2004-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
1500 Dirhams 1500 AED = USD 408
Currency
Dirham (1973-date)
Composition
Gold (.9166)
Weight
60 g
Diameter
42.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91946
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Emirates Palace

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
2005
مسكوكة تذكاريّة

Translation:
2005
Commemorative coin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 11 March 2006
Press Release: http://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395227540964

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 (Sheikh Khalifa) 2005 coin from the United Arab Emirates is a unique and valuable collector's item. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the former President of the United Arab Emirates, on one side, and the UAE coat of arms on the other. This coin is made of gold (.9166) and weighs 60 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece for collectors. Additionally, its non-circulating status and limited mintage make it a rare and sought-after item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1500 Dirhams - Khalifa (Sheikh Khalifa) 2005 coin.