2014 (1435) United Arab Emirates Dirham

In 2012 the United Arab Emirates switched from copper-nickel dirhams to nickel-plated steel ones. There should be an overlap in 2012 for both metal types. None were minted for 2013 so 2014 is the first full production using the less expensive metal.

I must say it is much more shiny than the copper-nickel versions. Unfortunately it gets stained easily, fingerprints will corrode the surface very quickly.

Here's the stats for this coin...
Type/Country: 1 Dirham / United Arab Emirates
Year: 2004 (1435)
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Nickel-Plated Steel
Value: $0.35 in VF (very-fine)

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1995 United Arab Emirates Dirham

Another coin not often found in my change yet I still found one recently. The United Arab Emirates is another one of those Islamic state countries that has been growing more powerful over the last few decades. It is some times surprising how many travelers are from countries that a decade ago were never heard from.

The year is ١٤١٥-١٩٩٥ which is 1995-1415 not 1990-1310. Luckily it has the country name if not the only clue it is from the United Arab Emirates is the skinny jug.

Here's the stats for this coin...
Type/Country: 1 Dirham / United Arab Emirates
Year: 1995
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.35 in VF (very-fine)

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2005 United Arab Emirates Dirham

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One of two United Arab Emirates (UAE) coins I own. Coins from Arabic countries often are more difficult to classify since they often do not have English writing or symbols and images that would instantly remind you of that country. Luckily the UAE coins have the country of origin written in English.

الامارات العربية المتحدة

 means UNITED ARAB EMIRATES encircling ١ درهم
(1 Dirham)

Jug over ١٠‎٠‎٥‎ - ١‎٣‎٢٥ (2005-1425)

There were two types of Dirhams issued for 2005. This regular issue and honoring the mother of the nation that has different symbols on the back. This one I found, I assume, is more common since it is worth less than the other.

Here's the stats for this coin...
Type/Country: 1 Dirham / United Arab Emirates
Year: 2005
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.35 in VF (very-fine)

This end of summer has been great for unusual change finds lets hope it extends deep into the fall season.

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