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50 Dirhams - Zayed Arab League
| Issuer | United Arab Emirates |
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| Year | 1995 |
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| Value | 50 Dirhams |
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| Obverse description | The national emblem of the United Arab Emirates occupies the central field: a Falcon of Saladin displayed, its breast bearing a circular disk depicting a traditional Arab dhow (sailboat) encircled by a decorative chain. The falcon's talons grasp a ribbon or parchment inscribed with the name of the federation in Kufic Arabic script. The denomination '50 Dirhams' appears in Arabic numerals, with the state title legend running along the upper periphery in Arabic and the English legend 'UNITED ARAB EMIRATES' along the lower periphery. |
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| Mintage | 1995 - Proof - 2,000 |
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Issued to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Arab League's founding, this commemorative was produced during a period when the UAE was aggressively expanding its presence in pan-Arab institutional politics. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan had made Arab unity a personal diplomatic priority throughout his presidency, and the coin's authorization came directly from his office rather than through routine treasury channels.
KM#19 is frequently encountered in original presentation cases with Arabic certificates, suggesting the bulk of the mintage moved through gift channels rather than numismatic retail — which kept circulated examples nearly nonexistent.