The 5 Dirhams 2017 banknote was issued by the Central Bank of the UAE as part of the modern series highlighting the country’s heritage and contemporary achievements.
The obverse features the Dhow sailing ship, symbolizing the UAE’s maritime and pearl-diving history, with intricate geometric patterns and the denomination in both Arabic and English.
The reverse depicts the Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain, reflecting the UAE’s architectural heritage and historical significance, along with decorative national motifs.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note includes a watermark, security thread, and microprinting for anti-counterfeiting.
Dimensions: 150 × 70 mm.
Obverse
Brown color banknote with Sharjah Central Souq also known as Islamic Souq, the Blue Souq or the central market
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٥
الامارات العربية المتحدة
المصرف المركزي
خمسة درهم
ورقة نقدية مضمونة القيمة بموجب القانون
Reverse
Imam Salem Al Mutawa Mosque, which was formerly known as Al Jamaa mosque in Sharjah
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CENTRAL BANK
FIVE DIRHAMS
Watermark
Sparrowhawk’s head in profile.
Dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot).
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Comments
© gyoschakNo vertical line at both left and right side middle
Features
| Issuer | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | United Arab Emirates Central Bank (مصرف الإمارات العربية المتحدة المركزي) |
| President | Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2004-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1430-1438 (2009-2017) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Dirhams |
| Currency | Dirham (1973-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 143 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
