The 50 Dirhams Commemorative 2021 banknote was issued by the Central Bank of the UAE to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UAE’s founding (Golden Jubilee).
The obverse features the Dhow sailing ship, symbolizing the nation’s maritime heritage and traditional pearl diving, accompanied by decorative geometric patterns and inscriptions in Arabic and English.
The reverse highlights the UAE’s landmarks and achievements, including stylized depictions of iconic architecture and national symbols commemorating five decades of progress and unity.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note incorporates a watermark, security thread, microprinting, and special commemorative design elements.
Dimensions: 155 × 70 mm.
Commemorative issue
50th Anniversary of the Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (1971-2021)
Obverse
Dark indigo print on light blue and purple underprint; serial numbers red and black.
Memorial to the martyrs of the Emirates (Wahat Al Karama) in the transparent window on the left
The 7 founding fathers with flag of United Arab Emirates after signing the union document at centre
Between the Arabic serial number and the transparent window, the Emirates logo.
The founding fathers from left to right: Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed (Ras Al Khaimah), Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed (Sharjah), Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed (Dubai), Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (Abu Dhabi), Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid (Ajman), Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad (Fujairah), Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed II (Umm Al Quwain)
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
مصرف الإمارات العربية المتحدة المركزي
خمسون درهمًا
ورقة نقدية مضمونة القيمة بموجب القانون
الِْإمَارَات
THE EMIRATES
Translation:
Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates
Fifty Dirhams
Guaranteed Value Banknote by Law
The Emirates
Reverse
Dark indigo print on light blue and purple underprint.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan signing the union document
To the right of the Sheikh, the Etihad (Union) Museum in Dubai.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTRAL BANK OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
FIFTY DIRHAMS
Printer
Oumolat Security Printing LLC, United Arab Emirates
Comments
UV activity:
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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 | Circulating commemorative banknotes |
| Years | 1443-1445 (2021-2024) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Dirhams |
| Currency | Dirham (1973-date) |
| Composition | Polymer |
| Size | 151 × 64 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
