© nalaberong
© nalaberong
5 Fils - Zayed FAO; large type
| Bronze | 3.75 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| President | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971-2004) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1393-1409 (1973-1989) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Fils 0.05 AED = USD 0.014 |
| Currency | Dirham (1973-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#4290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Fish (Spangled Emperor or green snapper, Lethrinus nebulosus) swimming to right. Major comercial and sport fishing interest. Lettering around edge, dates below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
نظافة البحار تعني المزيد من الغذاء للبشر
١٣٩٣ - ١٩٧٣
Translation:
Cleaner seas mean more food for humans
1973-1393
Engraver: Geoffrey Colley
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issue Date: 20 May 1973
Mintage of 4,600,000 according to FAO documents
Mint:
British Royal Mint (1973, 1982 & 1987)
Royal Canadian Mint (1988 & 1989)
1409 (1989) Proof Set (KM#MS1):
