UAE Central Bank issues new Dh1,000 banknote for National Day

UAE Central Bank issues new Dh1,000 banknote for National Day

The note depicts founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan; his image is situated next to that of a space shuttle

By Web Desk Published: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 1:43 PM Last updated: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 2:07 PM

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new banknote of Dh1,000 denomination to mark the 51st UAE National Day.

The note is made of polymer and uses new designs and advanced security features.

The front depicts former president and founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The image is situated next to that of a space shuttle. According to CBUAE, this design was inspired by a meeting between Sheikh Zayed and the pioneers of Nasa all the way back in 1976. This expresses the ambitions of the founder to position the UAE at the forefront when it comes to space exploration. To the left of Sheikh Zayed's image are the words 'Emirates Mission to Explore Mars - the Hope Probe', referring to the journey made in 2021.

An image of an astronaut acts as a security mark and appears on both sides of the banknote, representing the first Emirati astronaut to reach space.

The back of the note