In honor of the exploits of Zayed and the founders
Mohammed bin Rashid, Mohammed bin Zayed and the rulers witness the launch of a new 50-dirham banknote
Mohammed bin Rashid, Mohammed bin Zayed, rulers and Crown Princes during the launch of a new 50-dirham banknote.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, the Central Bank of the Emirates launched a new 50-dirham banknote, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Union, in commemoration of the exploits of the late founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the first generation of rulers of the Emirates, may God bless them all, and in fulfillment of their dedication And in recognition of their historical role in uniting the state under one banner.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, said that the launch of the third issue of the national currency of 50 dirhams coincides with the celebrations of the UAE in the golden jubilee of its union, which was established on the second From December 1971, the new issue is the first banknote made of "polymer" to be circulated in the UAE.
His Highness added: "We see in this issuance that the UAE has entered a new phase in its history, and a renewed pledge to continue the process of economic and social growth. The occasion also allowed us to express our appreciation and gratitude to our founding fathers, by launching a new 50-dirham banknote in celebration. The 50th anniversary of the establishment of the UAE.
The front side of the new banknote is decorated with a portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, on the right side, and in the middle is the memorial picture of the founding fathers after signing the “Union Document.” On the left side is a picture of the Wahat Al Karama monument - the memorial to the martyrs of the Emirates, and on the reverse side On the paper, a picture of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan appears while signing the "Union Document", in addition to a picture of the Union Museum, which witnessed the establishment of the union and the raising of the UAE flag for the first time.
In line with its initiatives towards sustainability, the Central Bank is introducing the new issuance of the 50-dirham national currency, as it is the first banknote made of “polymer”, which is the best material for making banknotes, as banknotes made of this material are more durable and sustainable than currencies. Traditional paper, which lasts two or more than the life of the equivalent cotton banknotes, and can be completely recycled, thus contributing to efforts to reduce the environmental footprint.
The aesthetic characteristics of this version appear in the distinctive design of the banknote in different shades of violet, and "fluorescent marks" in blue in the middle in the form of the state's visual media identity, and a mixture of drawings and inscriptions implemented using advanced intaglio printing techniques.
In this issue, the Central Bank was keen to maintain its permanent approach by adding prominent symbols in Braille, to help blind and visually impaired customers identify the value of the banknote.
• The new banknote is adorned with the image of the founder Sheikh Zayed, the founding fathers, and national and historical landmarks.
Mansour bin Zayed:
• «The new issue is the first banknote made of (polymer) to be circulated in the UAE».
current banknote
The new banknote will be available in the Central Bank branches and ATMs in the near future, and the current 50 dirhams note will continue to be in circulation, a banknote that is guaranteed in value by law.
The new 50-dirham banknote has advanced security features, as it has been relied on advanced technologies to enhance customer confidence and combat counterfeiting.
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