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• The Central Bank of the UAE has issued a new 500 dirham (AED) banknote – the fifth in its new all-polymer series, which has been progressively rolled out since 2022.

The banknote was printed by Oumolout on SAFEGUARD® polymer, and its introduction coincides with both celebrations of the UAE's 52nd National Day and the COP28 Summit, which the country is hosting.

According to the Bank, the banknote’s design encapsulates the UAE’s journey in sustainability, its pioneering development approach, its global role, its track-record of climate action, and its continuous commitment to advancing sustainable solutions.

The main image on the front of the note depicts the Terra Sustainability Pavilion in Expo City Dubai, while the reverse highlights the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Also prominent on the reverse is an image of iconic landmarks, namely Emirates Towers and the Burj Khalifa, which -at 828 metres high- is the world’s tallest building and is powered by solar energy.