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United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Curiosities about the currency
The dirham of the United Arab Emirates (AED) has been the official currency of this country since 1973. On this date, it replaced the Qatari riyal, which had been in circulation in all the emirates since 1966. Different symbols are used to denote it: د.إ, DH or Dhs. It is a currency pegged to the dollar.
The currency of the United Arab Emirates is available in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 AED. The most recent series are made of polymer and coexist with the paper ones. In the past, there was a 1 dirham note, but it is no longer in circulation.
The current currencies of the United Arab Emirates are 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 fils, as well as 1 AED. One dirham is equivalent to 100 fils. The reverse is identical on all, as it shows the value and the name of the country. The obverses feature different elements of the country.
All the banknotes of the United Arab Emirates dirham are in two languages. The front displays the information in Arabic, as well as the denomination numbers. Meanwhile, the reverse is in English and the numbers are adapted to Western script.
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates is one of the issuers of the most commemorative currencies. All of them represent the bust of important sheikhs and kings of this country. Their faces also form part of the security features of some banknotes.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
Front part
*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
