The Central Bank yesterday announced the release of a silver coin of Dh50 denomination to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the foundation of the Al Ain National Museum.

The coin can be purchased from today from banks throughout the country.

The face of the commemorative coin depicts the portrait of President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan along with the denomination, while the other side carries the logo of the museum.

The coin, which will be sold at a nominal premium of Dh10, can be purchased from tellers at banks, a Central Bank press release said. The coin, with a 40mm diameter, weighs 40 grams. It is made of 90.5 per cent silver and 7.5 per cent copper.