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UAE 1 dirham coin 1973 50 AED

Name: UAE 1 dirham 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: 24th February 2026

Description

Country: United Arab Emirates
• Denomination: 1 Dirham
• Year: 1973 (one of the earliest UAE issues after federation in 1971)
• Metal: Copper-Nickel
• Weight: ~11 grams
• Diameter: ~28 mm
• Edge: Reeded

🏛 Design Details

Obverse (shown in your photo):
• Traditional Arabic Dallah (coffee pot)
• Arabic numerals for the date (1973 / 1393 AH)

Reverse:
• Traditional Dhow sailing ship
• “UNITED ARAB EMIRATES” in English and Arabic
• Denomination “1 DIRHAM”

📊 Grade on Your Slab
• Grading Company: MEGA (Middle East Grading Alliance)
• Grade: VF 35 (Very Fine)
• Moderate wear
• Design clear but some flattening on high points

💰 Approximate Market Value (2026)
• Common circulated VF example: $3 – $8 USD
• Higher grades (UNC): $15 – $30 USD

📌 1973 is popular because it is among the first regular dirham issues of the UAE.