Expert: Brad Swain - 11/16/2009

Question
I have a united Arab emirates coin,it also has different writing on that same side. on the flip side it shows what looks like maybe a tea pot or whatever it is, and under that its got the dates 1990-1?10 i put the questions mark in there because it looks like a back wards 3 like it would be 1310? it looks to be in good condition as well..

thanks

lindy

Answer
Hi Lindy, the actual dates on this copper-nickel 1 Dirham from the UAE are 1995/1415.
Japanese and Arabic numbers: http://userwebs.psknet.com/tbirde/Arabic_Jap.jpg .
It does feature an ornamental jug. The UAE is on the Persian Gulf bordering Saudi Arabia.
Collector value may be worth about .15 with heavy wear to around .35 with moderate wear to maybe .65 with light wear to perhaps $1.85 if uncirculated (no wear).
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad