Visions of Dubai – Palm Jumeirah Issue
The second coin in the “Visions of Dubai” series features a new image of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the obverse; the ‘eighth’ wonder of the world” the Palm Jumeirah is captured on the reverse. This coin has been minted in 24-karat gold since October 2009.
Palm Jumeirah Issue
Obverse
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
An inspiring leader with a farsighted futuristic vision, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been single handedly responsible for Dubai’s success story. Gifted with the vision to recognize opportunity in the midst of adversity, Sheikh Mohammed has led Dubai’s economic diversification strategy to turn the emirate into a vibrant trade, finance, business, tourism and IT hub and the entrance to the emerging markets of the region.
Reverse
Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah is the world’s largest man-made island, and it has allowed Dubai to double the length of its coastline. The island, which is touted as the eight wonder of the world, is a symbol of Dubai’s perseverance to grow and become a globally recognized hub for economic and social development.
The iconic palm shaped island consists of a trunk, a crown with 16 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms an 11 kilometre long breakwater. The island is 5 kilometres by 5 kilometres in area. The crown is connected to the mainland by a 300-metre bridge and the crescent is connected to the top of the palm by a subsea tunnel.