The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has released 7,000 commemorative silver coins to mark the 50th anniversary of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), celebrating its milestone contributions to the UAE’s financial landscape since 1975.
The limited-edition collection includes 2,000 coins weighing 50 grams and 5,000 coins of 20 grams, each engraved with “50 Years of Progress” in Arabic and English. The reverse side features the nominal value of 50 dirhams, framed by the Central Bank’s name — making the coins a collector’s item.
“These coins reflect DIB’s journey and its role in strengthening the national economy,” said Saif Humaid Aldhaheri, Assistant Governor at CBUAE.
The coins will be formally handed over to DIB and will not be available for public sale.
Dr. Adnan Chilwan, CEO of DIB, called the gesture “an enduring symbol” of the bank’s partnership with the nation’s financial sector, adding it reaffirms DIB’s commitment to advancing Islamic banking innovation in the UAE and globally.
