2013 42nd Federation

The 2013 gold coin for the UAE's 42nd Federation anniversary was struck using 22-karat gold, a practical choice for durability in humid climates.

That makes it less prone to wear than purer alloys, though it's still not meant for pocket change. Designs typically feature the UAE emblem with symbolic elements of the seven emirates, but exact die variations remain undocumented. Mintage numbers? Lost to bureaucratic fog, as with many modern issues. I've examined a few over the years; they're solid pieces, if unremarkable next to older rarities. At least it avoids the overhyping that plagues newer coins.