Oil derricks 50 fils (1973-1989)
The value and number on the UAE’s coins are written in Eastern Arabic numerals, while the text is in Arabic. The 1,5 and 10 fils coins are rarely used in everyday life, so all amounts are rounded up or down to the nearest multiples of 25 fils.
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates issued UAE Dirham coins in 6 different denominations, including this 50 Fils coin UAE. They are part of the UAE Dirham coins series. The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates started issuing these 0.5 UAE Dirham coins in 1995. They are currently still in circulation.
The 50 fils piece from the United Arab Emirates weighs 4.4 grams and has a diameter of 21mm. The copper-nickel 1/2 Emirati Dirham coin features three oil derricks and text in Arabic.