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5000 Dirhams - Zayed UAE 25th National Day
1996 year| Gold (.916) | 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 (.916) |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#91863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The old emblem of the United Arab Emirates.
It consists of a falcon of Saladin. The falcon has a disk which shows an Arab sailboat in its interior. The disk is surrounded by a chain. The falcon holds with its talons a parchment bearing the name of the federation in Kufic script
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
العيد الوطني الخامس والعشرون
1996 ١٩٩٦
[الامارات العربية المتحدة]
THE TWENTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
Translation:
The 25th National Day
1996
United Arab Emirates
The Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue Date: 1996Original Box:
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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 5000 Dirhams - Zayed (UAE 25th National Day) 1996 coin from the United Arab Emirates is made of gold (.916) and weighs 200g. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the United Arab Emirates, on one side, and the UAE's national emblem on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the UAE's National Day, and its gold content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
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 (UAE 25th National Day) 1996 coin.
