1987 UAE 1 Dirham Commemorative Coin – UAE University – Copper-Nickel

Celebrate an important milestone in the history of education in the United Arab Emirates with this original 1987 UAE 1 Dirham commemorative coin, issued to mark the achievements of UAE University. Officially released on 15 September 1988, the reverse features the UAE University emblem alongside architectural elements and the map of the UAE, while the obverse displays the denomination in Arabic and English.

Specifications:

• Country: United Arab Emirates

• Year: 1987

• Issue Date: 15 September 1988

• Denomination: 1 Dirham (1 AED)

• Type: Circulating Commemorative Coin

• Theme: UAE University

• Composition: Copper-Nickel

• Weight: 11.31 g

• Diameter: 28.5 mm

• Thickness: 2.3 mm

• Shape: Round

• Orientation: Medal Alignment (↑↑)

• President: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971–2004)