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50 Dirhams - Khalifa AFC
| Issuer | Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Currency | Dirham (1973-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the denomination numeral '٥٠' (50) in large Arabic-Indic numerals prominently centered in the field, with the Arabic inscription 'درهماً' (Dirhams) inscribed below. The Arabic legend 'دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة' (State of the United Arab Emirates) arcs along the upper periphery in elegant calligraphic script. The Latin legend 'UNITED ARAB EMIRATES' is inscribed along the lower periphery. The entire design is bordered by a continuous inner ring of raised beads, lending a refined medallic character to the piece. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Issued to commemorate the UAE hosting the 2019 AFC Asian Cup — the first time the tournament was held in the country — this piece belongs to a well-established Emirati tradition of silver commemoratives tied to major sporting and national events. The AFC Asian Cup that year ran across multiple host cities including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with Qatar ultimately defeated in the final by Japan.