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5000 Dirhams - Zayed Accession Day
1996 year| Gold (.9166) | 200 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| President | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971-2004) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5000 Dirhams 5000 AED = USD 1361 |
| Currency | Dirham (1973-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9166) |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#91870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 1996NOTE: 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 5000 Dirhams - Zayed (Accession Day) 1996 coin from the United Arab Emirates is a unique and valuable collector's item. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as the first President of the United Arab Emirates. The coin's design features an image of Sheikh Zayed and the UAE's national emblem on one side, and the value of the coin in Arabic and English on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists and investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Dirhams - Zayed (Accession Day) 1996 coin.
