Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1980 |
| Loại | Coin pattern |
| Mệnh giá | 750 Dirhams |
| Tiền tệ | Dirham (1973-date) |
| Chất liệu | Gold (.900) |
| Trọng lượng | 34.34 g |
| Đường kính | 27 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#P2 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Denomination in Arabic characters surrounded by name of the country Mintmark: CHI |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Arabic, Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
الامارات العربية المتحدة ٧٥٠ درهماً [CHI] UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (Translation: United Arab Emirates 750 Dirhams) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Arab child on horse divides emblems of UNICEF (left) and IYC (right). Dates at the bottom. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Arabic, Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD ١٤٠٠ 1980 (Translation: 1400 1980) |
| Cạnh | Reeded |
| Xưởng đúc |
CHI Valcambi SA, Balerna,Switzerland |
| Số lượng đúc |
1400 (1980) CHI - ١٤٠٠ 1980 Proof - 100 |
| ID Numisquare | 2499176980 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: Issued in 1980, this 750 Dirhams gold piedfort commemorates the International Year of the Child (IYC), a 1979 United Nations initiative. It reflects the United Arab Emirates’ nascent global role under its founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This high-denomination piece underscores the young nation's commitment to humanitarian causes and youth welfare, a core tenet of Sheikh Zayed's governance during rapid national development.
Artistry: The design, likely by uncredited mint engravers, embodies a modern commemorative style, integrating traditional Islamic numismatic elements with contemporary iconography. The obverse features a dignified portrait of Sheikh Zayed, rendered with realistic detail, framed by Arabic legends for the issuing authority and denomination. The reverse presents an emblematic representation of the International Year of the Child, depicting stylized figures or symbols of care, accompanied by dates and IYC legends.
Technical/Grading: As a piedfort, this coin's exceptional thickness and weight (34.34g for 27mm) necessitate multiple, high-pressure strikes. This yields a superior technical strike, with full details evident even on high relief points like Sheikh Zayed's ghutra and facial features. Collectors should seek strong, unimpaired cartwheel luster and sharply defined devices. Weakness is rare; grading primarily focuses on surface preservation and contact marks, given the inherently high strike quality.