50 Dirhams - Zayed (Accession Day) 1996 front 50 Dirhams - Zayed (Accession Day) 1996 back
50 Dirhams - Zayed (Accession Day) 1996 photo
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50 Dirhams - Zayed Accession Day

1996 year
Silver (.925) 40 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
United Arab Emirates
President
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971-2004)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
50 Dirhams 50 AED = USD 14
Currency
Dirham (1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
40 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91868
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Circular design. The inner circle says "Accession day of His Highness Sheikh" in Arabic, and the outer circle has the word "Zayed" repeated 8 times in Arabic

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
سنوات الخَير والعطاء
عيد جُلوس صاحب السمو الشيخ]
[زايد زايد زايد زايد زايد زايد زايد زايد
رئيس دَولَة الإمارات العربيَّة المتحدَة

Translation:
Years of welfare and giving
Accession day of His Highness Sheikh Zayed
President of the United Arab Emirates

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 1996
Issue Price: 65 AED

Interesting fact

The 50 Dirhams - Zayed (Accession Day) 1996 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 founder of the UAE, while the reverse side features a traditional Arabian dhow, a symbol of the country's maritime heritage. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Middle Eastern culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  8000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dirhams - Zayed (Accession Day) 1996 coin.