World's largest gold coin showcased in Abu Dhabi Central Bank issues a memorial dirham on the 30th anniversary of liquefied gas exportation Mohammed bin Rashid views 'Visions of Dubai' Dubai's first souvenir gold coin will be sold by end of the month DMCC launches first souvenir gold coin for Dubai Commemorative coin to mark Zakum's 30th anniversary Central Bank to issue commemorative coins on Sheikha Fatima Central Bank issues commemorative coins UAE Central Bank issues new commemorative coins Central Bank to issue commemorative coin UAE Central Bank to issue commemorative dirham Central Bank to issue commemorative coins Central Bank issues commemorative coins Central Bank pays tribute to leaders on anniversary eve Central Bank to issue commemorative coin Next Page » Archive | Subscribe to Feed What is RSS? UAE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STRATEGY Download PDF OIL PRICES » SHARE PRICES » DIRHAM RATES » EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS » A comprehensive guide to current and future events and exhibitions in the UAE SHEIKH ZAYED - A SPECIAL TRIBUTE » A tribute to Sheikh Zayed, founding father of the United Arab Emirates, who died 2 November, 2004 UAE YEARBOOK 2008 » The complete UAE Yearbook 2008 in English, French and Arabic in pdf format. Comprehensive, up-to-date information on all aspects of the UAE. UAE AT A GLANCE » Valuable concise reference source on the UAE, covering political system, economy, business, history and heritage, education, women, healthcare, tourism and environment. THE EMIRATES – A NATURAL HISTORY » Natural history of the UAE, covering all animals and plants recorded in the Emirates. TRADELINE - UAE » Report by National US Arab Chamber of Commerce on the UAE. Vol XV, No 3, June 2007. Includes analysis of UAE economy. THE EMIRATES TOUR » Take an on-line tour of the UAE, including the major cities and islands UAE HISTORY » UAE GOVERNMENT » UAE ECONOMY » UAE INFRASTRUCTURE » UAE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT » UAE CULTURE & MEDIA » UAE ENVIRONMENT » UAE SPORT » UAE EVENTS » UAE CONTACTS » GOLD ARTEFACTS » Visit UAEinteract's virtual museum which features 3D images of ancient gold jewellery MARINE LIFE OF THE UAE » Turtles are among the many species covered in the marine section of UAEinteract

World's largest gold coin showcased in Abu Dhabi Posted on 11/02/2008 Ambassador of Canada Sara Hradecky yesterday opened a show hosted by the Royal Canadian Mint to display the world's largest gold coin as acknowledged by the Guinness Book of Records. The coin is made of 99.999% pure gold, weighs 100 kg and has a face value of 1 million USD. The opening ceremony was attended by Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, Governor of the UAE Central Bank, Jim Metcalf, President of the Canadian Business Group in Abu Dhabi and officials from the Royal Canadian Mint. - Emirates ...  >>MORE

Central Bank issues a memorial dirham on the 30th anniversary of liquefied gas exportation Posted on 22/10/2007 The UAE Central Bank has issued a memorial dirham, marking the 30th anniversary of exporting the first shipment of the liquefied gas by the Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company LTD (ADGAS). The diameter of memorial dirham is 24mm and weighing 6.4g. 75 per cent of it is copper, while 25 of the dirham is Nickel. The front face of the coin remains as it is. Meanwhile, the logo of the anniversary is at the back face of the memorial dirham. The memorial dirham will be transacted through the branches ...  >>MORE

Mohammed bin Rashid views 'Visions of Dubai' Posted on 19/09/2007 H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai viewed a model of the emirate's first souvenir gold coin, 'Visions of Dubai'. The coin brought out by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is one in a series of gold coins to be promoted shortly. Produced in Dubai under the guidance of DMCC, the first coin in the series features the image of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of ...  >>MORE

Dubai's first souvenir gold coin will be sold by end of the month Posted on 18/09/2007 'Visions of Dubai', the emirate's first souvenir 22 carat gold coin, will be available in stores by the end of the month and in units ranging from 34 gm to 3.4 gm. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) said in a release that the coin offers a new gift option for Eid to tourists and residents. The Centre has named Jumeirah Retail and Dubai Duty Free as the first two authorised distributors for the collectible keepsake. The first coin in the series features the image of His Highness Sheikh ...  >>MORE

DMCC launches first souvenir gold coin for Dubai Posted on 23/04/2007 The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced yesterday the launch of Dubai's first souvenir gold coin, a series of valuable collectible coins representing the emirate. The first coin in the "Visions of Dubai" series will feature the image of H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Burj Al Arab, Dubai's iconic landmark will be engraved on the other side of the Visions of Dubai coin. The name of the coin has ...  >>MORE

Commemorative coin to mark Zakum's 30th anniversary Posted on 08/01/2007 The UAE Central Bank will start issuing from today, Monday, a commemorative coin on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Zakum Development Company (ZADCO). A press release issued yesterday by the Central Bank said the coin, which is 75% bronze and 25% nickel, is 24mm in diameter and weighs 6.4 grammes. The head of the coin remains same without a change to the previous one while the tail bears the logo of the anniversary. The coin can be accessed through the various ...  >>MORE

Central Bank to issue commemorative coins on Sheikha Fatima Posted on 19/03/2006 The UAE Central Bank will issue on Tuesday two commemorative coins, in Gold and Silver, as well as a commemorative Dirham coin to mark the occasion of the official bestowing of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak a new title of "Mother of the Nation", it was announced by the Central Bank. The Gold coin, which weighs 40 grammes and 40 millimetre diameter, is 91.6% pure gold and 8.4% bronze, while the Silver coin, which will be in Dh50 dirham denomination, weighs 40 grammes in 40 ...  >>MORE

Central Bank issues commemorative coins Posted on 08/03/2006 The UAE Central Bank announced that it will be issuing with effect from next Saturday commemorative gold and silver coins on the occasion of the first anniversary of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE. A bank statement said the face depicts the portrait of Sheikh Khalifa and the back features the Emirates Palace. 'The gold coin will have a diameter of 42.45 mm, weight 60gms while the silver one will be 50 mm in diameter and 59 gms in weight,' it said. Three ...  >>MORE

UAE Central Bank issues new commemorative coins Posted on 02/12/2005 The UAE Central Bank announced on Wednesday it would soon issue two gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the first anniversary of President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's assumption of power. In a press release, the Bank said the front face of both coins features a portrait of the President with a picture of the Emirates Palace appearing on the other side. The gold coin weighs 60 grams and 42.45 mm diametre, while the silver one is Dh 100 in denomination, 59 grams in weight ...  >>MORE

Central Bank to issue commemorative coin Posted on 04/06/2005 The UAE Central Bank will from today, Friday, issue a silver commemorative coin in AED50 denomination to mark the Silver Jubilee of The Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS). The coin, which is in 40mm radius and weighs 40 grammes, is a mixture of silver (92.5%) and bronze (7.5%). The two sides of the coin bear the name of the UAE in Arabic and English, while the occasion of issuing the coin is boldly engraved on the sides of the coin. The banks said interested persons can purchase ...  >>MORE

UAE Central Bank to issue commemorative dirham Posted on 30/04/2005 The UAE Central Bank has announced that it will, as of Sunday May1, issue a commemorative dirham to mark the 50th anniversary of the formal education in the country. According to the Bank, the commemorative dirham will be offered for circulation at the Central Bank's head office in Abu Dhabi and its branches. (The Emirates News Agency, WAM) ...  >>MORE

Central Bank to issue commemorative coins Posted on 02/06/2004 The Central Bank has issued Gold and Silver and Dirham commemorative coins to mark 40 years of the first oil export from Abu Dhabi onshore oil fields, it was announced by the Central Bank. The bank said that the front side of the coins have been embossed with the portrait of President H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, while the other side have been embossed with a special logo of the occasion. The release said that the gold and silver coins had been specially minted for and presented to ...  >>MORE

Central Bank issues commemorative coins Posted on 01/12/2003 The UAE Central Bank announced here today that it would issue tomorrow two commemorative coins to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD). The two new coins will be traded at NBAD with effect from Monday Dec. 1. (The Emirates News Agency, WAM) ...  >>MORE

Central Bank pays tribute to leaders on anniversary eve Posted on 17/09/2003 Commemorative gold and silver coins are to be issued by the Central Bank of the UAE today, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its foundation. The face of the two commemorative coins depicts the portrait of President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, while the back of both coins depicts the portrait of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The coins may be purchased from tellers at banks operating ...  >>MORE

Central Bank to issue commemorative coin Posted on 13/12/2002 The UAE Central Bank will be issuing tomorrow a commemorative silver coin of fifty dirham denomination to mark the 20th anniversary of the Administrative Development, a bank statement said today. 'The face of the commemorative coin carries the portrait of President H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, while the back depicts the logo of the occasion,' the statement said. The bank said the 40 gram weight-40mm diametre coin is offered for sale at banks operating in the UAE, at its face value ...  >>MORE

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