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5 Dirhams - Zayed 15th Hijrah Century

1401 (1981) year
Copper-nickel 14.25 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
United Arab Emirates
President
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971-2004)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1401 (1981)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Dirhams 5 AED = USD 1.36
Currency
Dirham (1973-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
14.25 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Pentadecagonal (15-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#12137
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
القرن الهجري الخامس عشر
١٤٠١هـ ١٩٨١م
١٥
٥ دراهمـ

Translation:
The fifteenth Hijri century
AD 1981 AH 1401
15
5 Dirhams

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issue Date: 15 Feb 1984

Central Bank Set (KM#MS2):



© Zameer Abubakar

Interesting fact

The 5 Dirhams - Zayed (15th Hijrah Century) 1401 (1981) coin from the United Arab Emirates features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features an image of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, while the reverse side features a traditional Arabian dhow, a symbol of the country's maritime heritage. This coin is particularly interesting because it was issued to commemorate the 15th century of the Islamic calendar, which is a significant event in the Islamic world. Additionally, the coin's copper-nickel composition and 14.25g weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1401 (1981)  2000000 - - - - - -

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