1973 1 Dirham UAE
UAE
1973
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$9.14
Based on Silver spot price ($78.96/oz) · 72.0% purity · 5g
Updated 10:08 PM
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Specifications
| Country | UAE |
| Years Minted | 1973 |
| Composition | 72% silver, 28% copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '1 Dirham' and the year '1973'.
History & Notable Facts
The 1973 1 Dirham coin was the United Arab Emirates' first venture into silver coinage, issued just two years after the federation's formation in 1971.
Struck at the Royal Mint in London, it used a standard silver alloy common for the era, with a weight of about 5 grams and a diameter of 22 millimeters. The obverse features the UAE coat of arms, including a dhow and falcon, while the reverse displays the denomination in Arabic script. Mintage figures are murky; official records from that period are incomplete.
Design-wise, it's straightforward, reflecting the young nation's need for symbols of unity rather than artistic flair. Not every coin needs to be a masterpiece.
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