Earlier this February, I found a brand new 2025 1 dirham in my change (well actually two). Funny thing is last year, I have not seen this coin come across my change for the whole entire year. Plus, the last time the CBUAE had issued a magnetic 1 dirham was 2022, prior to H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's passing, and the last one before that in the years 2012 and 2014 (which meant that this was the first coin minted by the CBUAE during H.H Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's reign).
I have checked with friends, news, even Numista, but none have stated having a 2025 1 dirham (so, I have edited the page for it for things like “2012 - 2022” to “2012 - 2025”, “Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2004 - 2022)” to “Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2004 - 2022) and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2022 - date)” etc. so at least somebody has some knowledge of its existence. Although I have no clue of the mintage figures, minting facilty, issue date, or any specific data about it, so there are still gaps to fill in.)
Here's the letter regarding for the editing for a new coin/ date:
If anyone has any information about it, please do so message me.
And as for the coin in question, here are clearer pictures of it (again):
Obverse
Reverse
Both
So, as you can see, the dirham clearly dates “2025 - 1447” on it. And based off its looks, it is probably and quite possibly released earlier this year or this month, although it is 2026 and the coin dates 2025. Barely any scratches, and mint condition.
Once more, if anyone has a 2025 1 dirham (along with pictures of it), and even better if anyone has knowledge of the mintage figures, minting facility, issue date, or extra data on it, please kindly let me know. Thanks :)
Regards,
Jibrail
