KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 dirhams 1973 — United Arab Emirates ( Pick: 1 )

Region: Middle East & Asia
Front side
1 dirhams United Arab Emirates 1973 — Front side
Back side
1 dirhams United Arab Emirates 1973 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 dirham issued in the United Arab Emirates in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 1. The note features a color scheme of green and cream and has dimensions of 140 x 59 mm. It is signed by Hamdan bin Raschid Al Maktum and was printed by De La Rue.

This note displays specific design elements that characterize the currency of the United Arab Emirates. While additional details of the front and back designs are not provided, its catalog reference and recorded attributes confirm its unique status within the documented banknotes of the country.

The 1 dirham denomination reflects the early stages of currency issued in the United Arab Emirates after its formation in 1971. This period marked the beginning of a unified monetary system in the newly established federation.

Specifications

Signed by
Hamdan bin Raschid Al Maktum
Date of issue
19 May 1973
Printing office
De La Rue
Colour
Green and cream
Dimensions
140 x 59 mm
Pick catalog
1

About this banknote

The United Arab Emirates Currency Board issued this series in 1973, marking the introduction of the UAE's own currency following its independence in 1971. This series was introduced to replace the Qatari Riyal and other currencies circulating in the region, establishing a unified monetary system.

The 1 dirham banknote, Pick 1, prominently features a traditional dhow, camels, and an oil well on the front side, symbolic of the UAE's heritage and economic foundation. The reverse side shows a building and a clock tower, reflecting modern advancement. Printed by De La Rue, it bears the signature of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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