The UAE Central Bank has announced that the new AED 1,000 banknote, which was unveiled as part of the country's 51st National Day celebrations, will come into circulation from April 10.
It will be available at banks and exchange houses, while the current AED 1,000 note will continue to be in circulation.
The currency is designed to pay tribute to the UAE's major achievements in space exploration and climate action.
The front side features an image of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, next to a model of a space shuttle, marking his 1976 meeting with the pioneers of NASA.
The words 'Emirates Mission to Explore Mars - the Hope Probe' are printed on the left side, with an image of an astronaut appearing on both sides of the currency as a security mark. It marks the arrival of the first Emirati astronaut to space.
The back of the note depicts the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, which highlights the country's efforts towards reducing carbon emissions and tapping into clean energy.
Made of polymer, the currency will feature advanced security features and prominent symbols in Braille to help the visually impaired identify the currency.
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