1987 UAE 1 Dirham Commemorative Coin – 1st Offshore Oil Shipment | ADMA-OPCO 25

Original 1987 United Arab Emirates 1 Dirham circulating commemorative coin, issued to mark the 25th anniversary of the first offshore oil shipment by ADMA-OPCO (1962–1987). The reverse features an offshore oil platform, celebrating a milestone in the UAE’s energy industry, while the obverse displays the denomination and the country’s name in Arabic and English.

Struck in durable copper-nickel, this historic commemorative was released into circulation on 26 October 1987 and remains a sought-after piece for collectors of UAE, Gulf, and petroleum-related numismatics.

Specifications:

• Country: United Arab Emirates

• Year: 1987

• Denomination: 1 Dirham

• Type: Circulating Commemorative

• Theme: 1st Offshore Oil Shipment – ADMA-OPCO 25 Years (1962–1987)

• Composition: Copper-nickel

• Weight: 11.31 g

• Diameter: 28.5 mm

• Thickness: 2.3 mm

• Shape: Round

• Edge: Milled

• Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

• Issue Date: 26 October 1987