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  • 5 Fils 1973-1989, KM# 2.1, United Arab Emirates, Zayed, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • 5 Fils 1973-1989, KM# 2.1, United Arab Emirates, Zayed, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Description

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918–2004) was an Emirati leader, credited with founding the United Arab Emirates. He governed the Eastern Region before becoming Abu Dhabi's ruler in 1966 and later the UAE's first president until his passing in 2004. Revered as the "Father of the Nation," he played a pivotal role in uniting the seven emirates. Zayed succeeded his brother as Abu Dhabi's ruler after a peaceful coup in 1966.

Obverse

Emperor fish swimming to right. Lettering around edge 'Cleaner seas mean more food for humans', dates below.

Lethrinus nebulosus is a species of emperor fish. Common names include spangled emperor, green snapper, morwong, north-west snapper, sand bream, sand snapper, sixteen-pounder, and yellow sweetlip. Lethrinus nebulosus is sought after by recreational fishers and is considered to be delicious.

Engraver: Geoffroy Colley

نظافة البحار تعني المزيد من الغذاء للبشر
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Reverse

Denomination in Arabic characters surrounded by the name of the country in Arabic above and English below.

الامارات العربية المتحدة
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فلوس
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Bronze
Weight 3.75 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# MS1
Mints
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Royal Mint

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