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United Arab Emirates 1 fils coin 1973 50 AED

Name: United Arab Emirates 1 fils coin 1973 50 AED
Price: 50 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 18th February 2026

Description

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• Denomination: 1 Fils
• Year: 1973
• Theme: F.A.O. (Food and Agriculture Organization)
• Metal: Bronze
• Weight: 3.5 g
• Diameter: 21 mm
• Edge: Plain

1973 is among the first coin series of the UAE after federation (1971).

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🪙 Design Details

Obverse:
• Traditional dhow boat
• Arabic inscriptions
• Country name: United Arab Emirates

Reverse:
• Two palm trees
• Denomination “1 Fils”
• FAO reference (agriculture theme)

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🏷 Grade on Your Slab
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: AU 53 RB

Meaning:
• AU (About Uncirculated): Very light wear
• 53: Mid-range AU
• RB (Red-Brown): Original mint red color partially remaining (desirable for bronze)

Your coin appears to have nice original color 👍

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📊 Mintage
• High mintage (tens of millions)
• Very common circulation issue

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💰 Market Value (2026 Estimate)

For AU53 RB:
• $10 – $25 USD
• In UAE local market: approx. 40 – 90 AED
• UNC full Red examples can reach $40–60+

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📈 Collector Notes
• Popular among UAE collectors
• Early federation coins are collectible
• Color designation (RB or full Red) increases value