United Arab Emirates - Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Abu Dhabi is an emirate in the United Arab Emirates. Most of the territory of the emirate is a desert plain, in some places crossed by dry riverbeds. Along the coast, indented by bays, there are salt marshes, which attract numerous birds during autumn and spring migrations. The territory of the emirate of Abu Dhabi has been part of the British protectorate of Treaty Oman since the middle of the 19th century. On December 1, 1971, Great Britain announced the end of its state formation, and the next day Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain united to form the United Arab Emirates. On February 11, 1972, Ras al-Khaimah joined them. Abu Dhabi's economy is based on oil production. Oil fields here were discovered in 1958. The world's largest solar power plant was launched near the city of Sweihan in 2019. The cost of generated energy to consumers will be 8.888 fils (2.43 cents) per kWh, the lowest in the world.

BV#154. 50 dirham, 2020, 22.3 gr., 37 mm, silver-plated brass, enamel, circulation of 140 copies.