Issued on the 50th anniversary of Zayed Port, and the 10th anniversary of Khalifa Port, these coins highlight a long journey.
Did you know that Zayed Port and Khalifa Port turn 50 and 10 respectively?
In honour of the same the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Ports, issued 1,000 commemorative silver coins.
The issuance of these commemorative coins highlights the successes achieved by the ports of Abu Dhabi and their role in the emirate’s maritime sector in the past decades.
Each coin weighs a hefty 60 grams. On the front, you can spot a drawing of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group logo with the name ‘Central Bank of the UAE written in both Arabic and English.
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Additionally, the coins also emphasize the significance of the ports in the developmental journey, especially Khalifa Port. One of the fastest-growing ports globally, it benefits from a strategic location on one of the busiest and most important trade routes in the world.
On the flipside of the coin, there’s a drawing of the port, and the name ‘AD Ports Group’ in Arabic and English on the top. Additionally, there’s also ‘Zayed Port 50th anniversary’ and ‘Khalifa Port 10th anniversary’ on the upper and lower sides in Arabic and English, and the nominal value of AED50.
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