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  • 50 Fils 2013-2017, KM# 16a, United Arab Emirates, Khalifa
  • 50 Fils 2013-2017, KM# 16a, United Arab Emirates, Khalifa
Description

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1948–2022), the UAE's second president and ruler of Abu Dhabi from November 2004 to May 2022, was the eldest son of the UAE's first president, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He took on a significant role in the late 1990s due to his father's health issues and officially became Abu Dhabi's leader in 2004. His tenure saw cultural and academic growth, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Under his leadership, the UAE became a major economic power. Known for his pro-Western stance, he strengthened ties with the US and Israel.

Obverse

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

الامارات العربية المتحدة
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فلساً
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Reverse

Depicts three oil derricks, with the issue year in the Hijri and Gregorian calendars below.

An oil derrick is a tall framework that supports the drilling apparatus used in oil extraction. It consists of a mast and boom, which help lift and position heavy equipment. Commonly found on oil rigs, oil derricks facilitate drilling operations by providing the necessary support and stability. The term originates from Thomas Derrick, an Elizabethan executioner.

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

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Edge

50 Fils

Magnetic
KM# 16a
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 4.15 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

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