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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

Depicts the denomination in Arabic surrounded by the country name in Arabic above and English below.

الامارات العربية المتحدة
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فلوس
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Reverse

Depicts an emperor fish swimming to the right, the inscription "Cleaner seas mean more food for humans" above, with the issue year in the Hijri and Gregorian calendars below.

Lethrinus nebulosus, known as the spangled emperor, green snapper, morwong, north-west snapper, sand bream, sand snapper, sixteen-pounder, and yellow sweetlip, is a species of emperor fish. Highly prized by recreational fishers, this fish is also considered to be exceptionally delicious.

Engraver: Geoffroy Colley

نظافة البحار تعني المزيد من الغذاء للبشر
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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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