UAE issues commemorative coin for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre   DUBAI – The Central Bank of the UAE has issued a silver commemorative coin for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre. There are only 1,971 pieces of the silver commemorative coin that were minted. Each coin weighs 40 grams. The front side of the coin shows a portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with his immortal saying, "The union lives in my soul, in my heart, and it is the dearest to my heart." The reverse side of the coin comprises a drawing of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the "The year of the 50th", coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the union. The issuance of the commemorative coins aims to showcase Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, named after the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a religious, national, and cultural iconic landmark that has also become a renowned global destination in the UAE. The new commemorative coins will be made available for sale, by the Centre, at Souq Al Jami' via "Etihad Modern Art Gallery". The coins will not be available for purchase at Central Bank. “By issuing this commemorative coin, SZGMC seeks to honour the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's timeless legacy, values, and accomplishments that have touched the hearts of citizens and residents, and led the UAE to reach historic milestones and achieve global recognition in various fields," said Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre. ICA/Expat Media
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