UAE Central Bank issues new Dh1000 banknote

The UAE Central Bank (CBUAE) on Friday unveiled a new Dh1,000 banknote that depicts some of the biggest moments in the country's recent history: Space explorations and clean energy.

The new banknote will be available in Central Bank branches and ATMs in the first half of 2023. However, the current Dh1,000 note will continue to be in circulation.

With the images of Sheikh Zayed, the Hope Probe, and the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the new Dh1,000 note celebrates not only the UAE's key milestones in recent years but also the grand vision that made them happen.

According to the CBUAE, this design was inspired by a meeting between Sheikh Zayed and the pioneers of Nasa back in 1976.

Keeping in line with CBUAE's efforts to adopt sustainable practices, the note is made of recyclable polymer material. These are more durable than traditional paper banknotes as well, hence they last longer in circulation.

To the left of his image are the words 'Emirates Mission to Explore Mars - the Hope Probe', referring to the historic 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 depicts another global achievement for the UAE — the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi.

An image of the plant adorns the back side, celebrating the UAE's commitment to cutting carbon emissions and diversifying energy sources.

Advanced security features have also been added. The CBUAE is the first in GCC and Mena regions to issue the largest multi-coloured KINEGRAM® surface applied foil stripe in the new banknote issue. This is done to combat counterfeiting.

Prominent symbols have been added in Braille to help blind and visually impaired consumers identify the banknote’s value.