UAE issues new AED 500 banknote

UAE’s Central Bank has issued a new AED 500 polymer note, which is issued in the same blue color, to facilitate its identification and will be circulated on Thursday, November 30.

The new AED 500 banknote highlights the UAE’s sustainable development, including cultural and tourism landmarks and unique models of sustainability.

The front side includes a picture of the bold architecture of the Terra Sustainability Pavilion in Expo Dubai, a testament to the UAE’s commitment to a sustainable future rooted in the principles set by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The back side highlights Dubai’s Museum of the Future, linking the past to the future as an architectural and engineering miracle.

On the back of the polymer banknote is also a picture of famous landmarks, Emirates Towers and Burj Khalifa on the right side, the world’s tallest 828-meter building with more than 160 floors, a beacon of sustainability where most of its energy is derived from solar energy.

In a strategic step towards sustainability, the UAE’s Central Bank selected polymer, making the new banknote two or more times more durable than traditional banknotes. These materials, which are fully recyclable, significantly reduce their environmental impact.