United Arab Emirates Coinage: 2005-date
under President: Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahayan.
 
Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic: خليفة بن زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان‎; born 07 September 1948; referred to as Sheikh Khalifa) is the current President of the United Arab Emirates, the Emir of Abu Dhabi, the Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and the chairman of the Supreme Petroleum Council. Sheikh Khalifa is also chairman of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which manages $875 billion in assets, the largest amount managed by a nation's head of state in the world. Collectively, the Al Nahyan family is believed to hold a fortune of $150 billion.
Sheikh Khalifa succeeded his father, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as Emir of Abu Dhabi on 02 November 2004 and became the President of the UAE the next day. As Crown Prince, he had already de facto carried out some aspects of the presidency since the late 1990s while his father was facing health problems.
In January 2014, Khalifa suffered a stroke but was in a stable condition. He has since assumed a lower profile in state affairs, but retained presidential powers. His half brother Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan now carries out public affairs of the state and day-to-day decision-making of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
 
 
Currency: Dirham = 100 fils
  • before 01st April 1957: India Rupee = 16 Anna = 64 Pice (Paise).
  • 01st April 1957: India Rupee = 100 Naye (New) Paise.
  • 11th May 1959: Gulf Rupee = 100 Paise.
  • 16th June 1966: Saudi Riyal = 20 Piastres (Qirsh).
  • 16th June 1966 - 19th May 1973: Bahrain Dinar = 1000 Fils (Only in Abu Dhabi).
  • 18th September 1966: Qatar and Dubai Riyal = 100 Dirhams.
  • 19th May 1973: Dirham = 100 Fils.
 
AH1425 - 2005
 

KM#1 Fils. Year: AH1425 (2005). Weight: 1.50g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 15.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint.

Obverse: "لزيادة انتاج المحاصيل الغذائية" (Increase the production of food crops) written in Arabic at the top. Three date palms in the center. Dates at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "فلس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 4,000,000. Minted Years: AH1393-1973, AH1395-1975, AH1408-1988, AH1409-1989, AH1418-1997 and AH1425-2005. Note: F.A.O issue.

KM#2.2 5 Fils. Year: AH1425 (2005). Weight: 2.20g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 16.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint.

Obverse: "نظافة البحار تعني المزيد من الغذاء للبشر" (Cleaner seas mean more food for humans) written at the top section in Arabic. Fish moving left in the center. Dates at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٥" (5) written in the center with "فلوس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1416-1996, AH1422-2001, AH1425-2005 and AH1435-2014. Note: F.A.O issue.

KM#3.2 10 Fils. Year: AH1425 (2005). Weight: 3.00g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 18.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Arab dhow in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١٠" (10) written in the center with "فلوس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1416-1996, AH1422-2001, , AH1425-2005 and AH1432-2011.

KM#4 25 Fils. Year: AH1425 (2005). Weight: 3.50g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Gazelle in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٢٥" (25) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1393-1973, AH1402-1982, AH1404-1984, AH1406-1986, AH1407-1987, AH1408-1988, AH1409-1989, AH1415-1995, AH1419-1998, AH1425-2005, AH1428-2007 and AH1432-2011.

KM#16 50 Fils. Year: AH1425 (2005). Weight: 4.30g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 7-sided, 21.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Oil derricks in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٥٠" (50) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1415-1995, AH1419-1998, AH1425-2005 and AH1428-2007.

KM#6.2 1 Dirham. Year: AH1425 (2005). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Arab tea pot in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1415-1995, AH1419-1998, AH1425-2005 and AH1428-2007.

KM#75 1 Dirham. Year: 2005. Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.

Obverse: "الشيخة فاطمة بنت مبارك" (Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak) written in Arabic at the top and "أم الإمارات - تكريمك فخر لنا جميعاً" (Mother of the Nation - Honoring you is a pride for all of us) written below it. Logo "أم الإمارات" (Mother of the Nation) written within four petal flower the center. Date "2005" below the logo. "Honoring - Mother of the Nation Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak" written at the bottom in two lines.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Honoring - Mother of the Nation: Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak.

Note: This coin also exists as KM#87 50 Dirhams 40.00g (Mintage: N/A). Also a .916 gold medal coin of 40.00g is also produced. Issued on 21st March 2006.

 
ND (2006)
 

KM#78 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2006). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "اليوبيل الذهبي لشرطة دبي" (Dubai Police Golden Jubilee) written at the top section. Dubai Police logo with inscription "لشرطة دبي" (Dubai Police) in the center circle. Dates "1956" on the left and "2006" on the right sides. "DUBAI POLICE GOLDEN JUBILEE" written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Dubai Police Golden Jubilee: 1956-2006.

Note: Issued on 20th September 2006.

 
AH1428 - 2007
 

KM#4 25 Fils. Year: AH1428 (2007). Weight: 3.50g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Gazelle in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٢٥" (25) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1393-1973, AH1402-1982, AH1404-1984, AH1406-1986, AH1407-1987, AH1408-1988, AH1409-1989, AH1415-1995, AH1419-1998, AH1425-2005, AH1428-2007 and AH1432-2011.

KM#16 50 Fils. Year: AH1428 (2007). Weight: 4.30g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 7-sided, 21.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Oil derricks in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٥٠" (50) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1415-1995, AH1419-1998, AH1425-2005 and AH1428-2007.

KM#6.2 1 Dirham. Year: AH1428 (2007). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Arab tea pot in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1415-1995, AH1419-1998, AH1425-2005 and AH1428-2007.

KM#77 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2007). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "الذكرى الثلاثون لتأسيس شركة تطوير حقل زاكوم" (The thirtieth anniversary of the founding of the Zakum Field Development Company) written at the top section with Dates "1977-2007" written below it. ZADCO logo in the center circle with words "ZADCO" (at the top) and "زادكو" (at the bottom). "The 30th Anniversary of Zakum Development Company" written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: The 30th Anniversary of Zakum Development Company: 1977-2007.

Note: Issued on 08th January 2007.

KM#96 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2007). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint.
Obverse: "اليوبيل الذهبي لكشافة الإمارات" (The Golden Jubilee of the Emirates Scouts) written at the top section. Scout Fleur-de-lis within rope circle in the center. "50 YEARS" written at the left side of Scout Fleur-de-lis. "خمسون عاما" (Fifty Years) written at the right side of  Scout Fleur-de-lis. Date "2007" written at the left side. Date "1957" written at the right side. "UAE Scout Golden Jubilee" written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: The Golden Jubilee (50 Years) of the Scouting Movement in the UAE: 1957-2007.

Note: Issued on 07th March 2007.

KM#79 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2007). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "على تصدير أول شحنة غاز مسال" (On the export of the first liquefied gas shipment) written at the top section. Numeral "30" with "عاماً" (Years) written in the center top position. ADGAS logo with words "أدجاز" and "ADGAS" in the center bottom position. Dates "1977 -2007" below the ADGAS logo. "30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST LNG SHIPMENT" written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: 30th Anniversary of the First LNG Shipment from ADGAS Plant - Abu Dhabi: 1977-2007.

Note: Issued on 22nd October 2007.

KM#103 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2007). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Münze Österreich AG, Vienna.

Note: This coin also exists as 50 Dirhams 40.00g (Mintage: 2,000) produced by Münze Österreich AG, Vienna.

Obverse: "اليوبيل الذهبي لشرطة أبوظبي" (Abu Dhabi Police Golden Jubilee) written at the top left section. Stylish numerals "50" with Abu Dhabi Police logo in the center. "عطاء و تطور" (Giving and development) written in three lines, within the curve of digit "5". Dates "1977 -2007" below the stylish numerals "50". "ABU DHABI POLICE GOLDEN JUBILEE" written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Abu Dhabi Police Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary): 1957-2007.

Note: Issued on 24th November 2007.

KM#76 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2007). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.

Obverse: "Sharjah International Airport" written at the top section. Sharjah International Airport logo, consisting of three birds in flight under arc in the center with Dates "1932-2007" below it. "75th ANNIVERSARY" written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: 75th Anniversary. Sharjah International Airport: 1932-2007.

Note: Issued on 18th February 2008.

 
ND (2008)
 

KM#84 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2008). Weight: 6.38g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "جائزة حمدان بن راشد آل مكتوم" (Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award) written at the top section. Numerals "10" in the center, overlapped by two arcs with Dates "'١٩٩٨ - ٢٠٠٧" written below. "للأداء التعليمي المتميز" (for Distinguished Academic Performance) written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Awarding Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum for 10 years of Distinguished Academic Performance Excellence: 1998-2007.

Note: Issued on 06th April 2008.

KM#85 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2008). Weight: 6.40g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "بنك أبو ظبي الوطني" (National Bank of Abu Dhabi) written at the top section. Large stylized numerals "40" in the center with Dates "'1998" and "2008" written in two lines, at lower right side. One Star rach on left and right sides. "NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI" written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type.  Subject: 40th Anniversary of National Bank of Abu Dhabi: 1968-2008.

Note: Issued on 18th February 2008.

 
2009
 

KM#100 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2009). Weight: 6.25g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "Dubai International Financial Centre" written on the right side clockwise. "مركز دبي المالي العالمي" written on the left side anti-clockwise.. "إحتفالاً بخمس سنوات من النجاح" written at the top in the inner circle. Gate Building in the center. "Celebrating Five Years of Success" written at the bottom within inner circle. Dates "2004-2009" written at the bottom outside the circle.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type.

Note: Issued on 15th June 2010.

KM#101 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2009). Weight: 6.31g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: World Globe in the center circle. "يوم البيئة العالي ٥ يونيو ٢٠٠٩" written in Arabic at the top section. "WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, 5 JUNE 2009" written at the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type.

Note: Issued on 04th February 2012.

 
2010
 

KM#99 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2010). Weight: 6.31g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse: Ribbon of Love surrounding UAE map. "I LOVE UAE / أنا أحب الإمارات" written at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type.

Note: Issued on 07th March 2010.

 
AH1432 - 2011
 

KM#3.2 10 Fils. Year: AH1432 (2011). Weight: 3.02g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 18.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Arab dhow in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١٠" (10) written in the center with "فلوس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1416-1996, AH1422-2001, , AH1425-2005 and AH1432-2011.

KM#4 25 Fils. Year: AH1432 (2011). Weight: 3.46g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Gazelle in the center. Dates at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٢٥" (25) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1393-1973, AH1402-1982, AH1404-1984, AH1406-1986, AH1407-1987, AH1408-1988, AH1409-1989, AH1415-1995, AH1419-1998, AH1425-2005, AH1428-2007 and AH1432-2011.

 
AH1433 - 2012
 

KM#6.3 1 Dirham. Year: AH1433 (2012). Weight: 6.12g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Arab tea pot in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1433-2012 and AH1435-2014.

KM#102 1 Dirham. Year: ND (2012). Weight: 6.46g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: Oil Derrick plant in the center. "1962-2012" written below "50" shinning Sun. "ADMA" written on left side and "أدما" (ADMA) written in Arabic on the right side. "الذكرى الخمسون للشحنة الأولى من النفط" (Fiftieth anniversary of the first shipment of oil) written below the oil derrick plant. "THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST SHIPMENT OF OIL" written at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type.

Note: Issued on 29th October 2012.

 
AH1434 - 2013
 

KM#16a 50 Fils. Year: AH1434 (2013). Weight: 4.15g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 7-sided, 21.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Oil derricks in the center. Dates at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٥٠" (50) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1434-2013 and AH1438-2017.

 
AH1435 - 2014
 

KM#2.2 5 Fils. Year: AH1435 (2014). Weight: 1.89g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 16.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint.

Obverse: "نظافة البحار تعني المزيد من الغذاء للبشر" (Cleaner seas mean more food for humans) written at the top section in Arabic. Fish moving left in the center. Dates at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٥" (5) written in the center with "فلوس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1416-1996, AH1422-2001, AH1425-2005 and AH1435-2014. Note: F.A.O issue.

KM#4a 25 Fils. Year: AH1435 (2014). Weight: 3.48g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Gazelle in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٢٥" (25) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1435-2014 and AH1438-2017.

KM#6.3 1 Dirham. Year: AH1435 (2014). Weight: 6.07g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Arab tea pot in the center. Dates at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1433-2012 and AH1435-2014.

 
2015
 

1 Dirham. Year: ND (2015). Weight: 6.12g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "الاول من فبرراير ذكرى و لاية لاعهد - دبي" (The first of February, the anniversary of the crown prince - Dubai) written in Arabic at the top. Anniversary logo in the center. "سمو الشيخ حمدان بن محمد بن راشد بن سعيد آل مكتوم" (His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Said Al Maktoum) written in Arabic at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Dubai Crown Prince's accession H.H. Sheikh Hamdan. Issue Date: 01st February 2015.

1 Dirham. Year: ND (2015). Weight: 6.06g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "احتفال الموسم العشرين" written (Twenty seasons of celebration) in Arabic at the top. World globe in the center with "Global Village" in English and "القرية العالمية" in Arabic written below it. "20TH SEASON CELEBRATION" written at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Dubai Crown Prince's accession H.H. Sheikh Hamdan. Issue Date: 01st October 2015.

1 Dirham. Year: ND (2015). Weight: 6.06g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.

Obverse: "DUBAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY" written at the top. Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry building in center circle. "GOLDEN JUBILEE" written on the left side and "خمسين عاما" (fifty years) written in Arabic on the right side of the building. "غرفة تجارة وصناعة دبي" written in Arabic at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Golden Jubilee (50 years) of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Issue Date: November 2015.

 
AH1438 - 2017
 

KM#3.2a 10 Fils. Year: AH1438 (2017). Weight: 2.95g. Metal: Bronze plated Steel. Diameter: 18.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Arab dhow in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١٠" (10) written in the center with "فلوس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1438-2017 and AH1440-2018.

KM#4a 25 Fils. Year: AH1438 (2017). Weight: 3.46g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Gazelle in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٢٥" (25) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1435-2014, AH1438-2017 and AH1440-2018.

KM#16a 50 Fils. Year: AH1438 (2017). Weight: 4.12g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 7-sided, 21.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Oil derricks in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٥٠" (50) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1434-2013 and AH1438-2017.

1 Dirham. Year: 2017. Weight: 6.13g [6.10g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "الذكرى الستون لشرطة أبوظبي" written at the top left side. Stylish "60" written in the center. "أمن و أمان" written in the circle of Zero. "Security & safety" written in the circle of Six. "The sixtieth anniversary of the Abu Dhabi Police" written at the bottom right side.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: 60th Anniversary of Abu Dhabi Police (1957-2017). Issue Date: 21st November 2017.

The commemorative Dirhams issued will be handed over to the ordering party, Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and will not be dispensed to the general public through the banks. However, these coins would usually be put into circulation soon afterwards.

1 Dirham. Year: 2017. Weight: 6.12g [6.10g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "برنامج سمو الشيخة فاطمة بنت مبارك للتميز والإبداع المجتمعي" written at the top. "أم الإمارات" (Mother of Emirates) written within flower in the center and year "2017" below it. "H.H Sheikha Fatima Program for Excellence and Social Creativity" written at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Program for Excellence and Social Creativity - Mother of the Nation. Issue Date: 22 November 2017.

Distributed during the Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Awards (HHSFBMA) Ceremony held at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on 22 November 2017. The commemorative Dirham will be put in circulation through branches of the Central Bank with effect from Wednesday, 22nd November, as per usual practice.

1 Dirham. Year: 2017. Weight: 6.11g [6.10g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "غرفة تجارة وصناعة رأس الخيمة" (Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry) written at the top. Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry building at the left side within the center circle. Stylish "50" written at the top right side within the center circle and "اليوبيل الذهبي" (Golden Jubilee) in two lines written below it, followed further below by "GOLDEN JUBILEE" in two line. Dates "1967-2017" written below the building within the center circle. "· RAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ·" written at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: Golden Jubilee of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (1967-2017). Issue Date: 25th November 2017.

According to the press release: "The commemorative one Dirham coins have been handed over to the RAK Chamber and will not be dispensed to the general public through the banks". However, these coins would usually be put into circulation soon afterwards. In a statement, the Central Bank said that 2,000 commemorative of 1,000 Dirhams silver coins will be issued. Each coin will be 60 mm in diameter and weigh 60.00 grams, with the coin's obverse face depicting the portrait of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, and the back detailing the logo marking the occasion.

 
AH1439 - 2018
 

1 Dirham. Year: 2018 - AH1439. Weight: 6.16g [6.10g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "المدرسة الإماراتية" (Emirati School) written in Arabic at the top. "EMIRATI SCHOOL" written as the center line. Dates "" (2018-1439) written as the bottom line.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: The launch of the UAE New Education System Emirati School. Issue Date: 04th September 2018.

 
AH1440 - 2018
 

KM#1a Fils. Year: AH1440 (2018). Weight: 1.53g. Metal: Bronze plated Steel. Diameter: 15.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint.

Obverse: "لزيادة انتاج المحاصيل الغذائية" (Increase the production of food crops) written in Arabic at the top. Three date palms in the center. Dates at the bottom.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "فلس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Note: F.A.O issue.

KM#2.2a 5 Fils. Year: AH1440 (2018). Weight: 2.23g. Metal: Bronze plated Steel. Diameter: 17.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: "نظافة البحار تعني المزيد من الغذاء للبشر" (Cleaner seas mean more food for humans) written at the top section in Arabic. Fish moving left in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٥" (5) written in the center with "فلوس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Note: F.A.O issue.

KM#3.2a 10 Fils. Year: AH1440 (2018). Weight: 2.96g. Metal: Bronze plated Steel. Diameter: 18.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Arab dhow in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١٠" (10) written in the center with "فلوس" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1438-2017 and AH1440-2018.

KM#4a 25 Fils. Year: AH1440 (2018). Weight: 3.42g. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Gazelle in the center. Dates at the bottom.
Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "٢٥" (25) written in the center with "فلسا" (Fils) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: AH1435-2014, AH1438-2017 and AH1440-2018.

1 Dirham. Year: 2018 - AH1439. Weight: 6.13g [6.10g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "عام زايد" (Year of Zayed) written in Arabic at the top. Year of Zayed logo in the center circle. "2018" written clockwise at the left side and "1918" written at the right side; both outside the center circle. "YEAR OF ZAYED" written as the bottom section.

Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: The launch of the UAE New Education System Emirati School. Commemorative: Year of Zayed (1918-2018: 100th Birth Anniversary of Sheikh Zayed). Issue Date: 29th November 2018.

Note: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic: ٱلـشَّـيْـخ زَايِـد بِـن سُـلْـطَـان آل نَـهْـيَـان‎, translation: Ash-Shaykh Zāyed bin Sulṭān Āl Nahyān); 06 May 1918 – 02 November 2004) was the Ruler of Abu Dhabi for more than 30 years (06 August 1966 – 02 November 2004). He was the founding father and the principal driving force behind the formation of the United Arab Emirates, becoming the Union's first President (Arabic: رَئِـيـس‎, translation: Ra’īs), a post which he held for a period of almost 33 years (1971 until his death in 2004). He is popularly referred to in the UAE as the Father of the Nation.

Same as above coin, but gold plated by local jeweler.

Weight: 6.11g [6.10g].

 
ND (2019)
 

1 Dirham. Year: ND (2019). Weight: 6.08g [6.10g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "كأس آسيا الإمارات 2019" (Asian Cup UAE 2019) written in Arabic at the top. Mansour and Jarrah, the tournament’s official mascots in the center. Mansour is representing an Emirati boy wearing traditional kandura and ghutra, while holding a football in one hand, and Jarrah (the falcon) on his other hand. "AFC ASIAN CUP UAE 2019" written at the bottom section. Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: The launch of the UAE New Education System Emirati School.  Commemorative: AFC Asian Cup (UAE 2019). Issue Date: 09th January 2019.

Note: The 2019 AFC Asian Cup was the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It was held in the United Arab Emirates from 05 January to 01 February 2019.
For the first time, the Asian Cup final tournament was contested by 24 teams, having been expanded from the 16-team format that was used from 2004 to 2015. Under this new format, the finalists would contest a group stage consisting of six groups of four teams, followed by a knockout stage of 16 teams. The host nation qualified for the final tournament automatically, while the remaining 23 places were determined among the other 45 national teams of the AFC through a qualifying competition running from 2015 to 2018, part of which also served as part of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification process for the confederation.
Total 51 matches were played in this tournament. The tournament was won for the first time by Qatar, who defeated Japan 3–1 in the Final. This was also Qatar's first ever top 4 finish in the competition. The defending champions (Australia), were eliminated by the hosts (UAE) at the quarter-final stages ( UAE: 1 - Australia: 0 ), who subsequently lost to the eventual champions in the semi-finals (Qatar: 4 - UAE: 0). Total Goals scored: 130. Top scorer: Almoez Ali Zainalabiddin Abdullah (9 goals) from Qatar. He was also awarded Best Player of the tournament. Best goalkeeper award went to Saad Abdullah Al Sheeb from Qatar. He starting in all of Qatar's seven matches, the team conceded only a single goal in the Final against Japan player: Takumi Minamino in the 69th minute.

Same as above coin, but gold plated by local jeweler.

Weight: 6.09g [6.10g].

1 Dirham. Year: ND (2019). Weight: 6.07g [6.10g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint.
Obverse: "بنك دبي التجاري" (Commercial Bank of Dubai) written in Arabic and "Commercial Bank of Dubai" written in English at the center top position within the main design. "50" written at the lower center position within the main design. "عاماً" (years) and "YEARS" written at the bottom within the main design. Reverse: "الإمارات العربية المتحدة" (United Arab Emirates) written in Arabic at the top section. Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with "درهم" (Dirham) written below it. "UNITED ARAB EMIRATES" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Commemorative: 50th Anniversary of Establishment of Commercial Bank of Dubai (1969-2019). Issue Date: 03rd July 2019.

Note: It is noteworthy the whole quantity of the commemorative silver and One Dirham coins issue has been handed over to the ordering party (Commercial Bank of Dubai) and will not be dispensed to the general public through the banks.
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is a UAE banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Deira, Dubai. CBD was founded in 1969, by an Amiri Decree issued by the late Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. What started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait, evolved into a National Public shareholding company by 1982. 80% of its shares are held by UAE nationals, while the other 20% are owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai (an investment division of the Dubai Government).
As part of its expansion plan, CBD has started moving toward the sectors of retail banking, SME finance and Islamic banking. In 2008, a division of CBD focused on sharia-compliant banking called Attijari Al-Islami was launched. In 2014, CBD launched of the region’s first virtual assistant and personal financial management tool.

 
 
 
Earlier coinage of British India and Republic of India used:
  • East India Company (inc. William IV and Victoria)16 Aug 1765 - 30 Sep 1858
  • Victoria.........................................01 Nov 1858 - 22 Jan 1901
  • Edward VII.......................................22 Jan 1901 - 06 May 1910
  • George V.........................................06 May 1910 - 20 Jan 1936
  • George VI........................................12 Dec 1936 - 15 Aug 1947
  • Rajendra Prasad..................................26 Jan 1950 - 13 May 1962
  • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.........................13 May 1962 - 13 May 1967
  • Zakir Hussain....................................13 May 1967 - 03 May 1969
  • Varahagiri Venkata Giri (2nd time)...............24 Aug 1969 - 24 Aug 1974

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