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His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak opened the exhibition on Tuesday 28th January at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi
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One of the world’s most significant collections of Arab and Islamic coinage ever assembled Over 300 coins in the exhibition which will run until 28th April 2020
HE Abdurrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, stated that “Islamic history and culture inspired this exhibition in line with the SZGMC’s vision.”
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His Excellency continued: “Since its establishment, the Centre has become a leading cultural destination, serving as a beacon of intellect and reason through its various activities. By displaying historical artifacts, like these extraordinary coins, SZGMC aims to underline the rich history and cultural legacy of successive Islamic eras across centuries.”
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Commenting on the inauguration of the Visitor Centre and Souq Al Jami’ his Excellency stated that “Ever since its establishment, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has worked towards supporting the UAEs efforts to establish rapprochement between cultures. While also improving the quality standards of cultural tourism across the country and transform it into a leading global destination. Today as we witness another outstanding achievement at this grand edifice that is considered an important addition to the integrated system of services and facilities, SZGMC seeks to develop and provide millions of different religions and nationalities.
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His Excellency considered such an achievement to be an opportunity to recall the founding father’s aspiration to create a spectacular masterpiece that serves as a platform to promote tolerance and coexistence. Sheikh Zayed laid down the foundations of the UAE’s moderate approach, making it a meeting point of cultures from all across the globe.”
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7. Ilkhans, Muhammad Khan (AD 1336-1338), AV dinar, alJazirah AH 737 (AD 1336_7) 8. Byzantine Empire, Leo VI (AD 886-912), AV solidus showing Virgin Mary, Constantinople, undated 9. Russian Empire, Catherine II (r. 1762-1796 CE), AV 10 roubles, St. Petersburg, 1766. 13.03 g., 29.5 mm 10. UAE, Abu Dhabi, Shaikh Zayed b. Sultan Al Nahyan (b. 1918, r. 1966-2004 CE), AV medal commemorating the Sheikh Zayed Great Mosque. 40.47 g., 40 mm
1. Decadrachm - Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) 2. Roman Empire, Hadrian (r. 117-138 AD), gold aureus, 7.46g 3. Roman Empire, Hadrian (r. 117-138 AD), gold aureus, 7.46g 4. Umayyad Caliphate, Abd al-Malik bin Marwan (r. 685-705 AD), AV dinar, no mint (Damascus), c. 72-74 AH (c. 691-694 AD) 5. Set of post-reform Umayyad gold dinars dated AH 77-132 (AD 696_7-750). Damascus 6. Filali Sharifs of Morocco, Moulay Hasan I (1873-1894), AR 10, 5 and NI ½ and 1 dirham patterns, Paris AH 1298 (1880_1)
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