2017 World Expo Bid UAE

The most intriguing fact about this 2017 UAE World Expo Bid coin is that it was likely minted as a promotional tool during the country's campaign for the 2020 World Expo, possibly incorporating elements like the UAE's falcon emblem or Expo motifs to rally international support—though exact design specifics remain murky in numismatic circles.

Details are scarce, as records from that era aren't always reliable. We know it was produced in the UAE around 2017, but whether it was struck at the Abu Dhabi or Dubai mint is uncertain; both have handled similar commemoratives. Material-wise, it's probably base metal like copper-nickel, common for such pieces, but I've never verified one firsthand.

One oddity: these coins sometimes turn up in bulk lots, as if they were handed out like business cards at bidding conferences. That said, without solid documentation, pinning down the mintage figure is futile—let's just say it's not the rarest bird in the collection.