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Thursday, 29th October 2009 (572 views)

A commemorative gold coin has been launched by the United Arab Emirates Central Bank to mark this year's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The coin is 65mm in diameter and weighs 313g. It bears images of the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and president Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the obverse.

On the reverse is the official Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009 logo.

Just 100 of the coins will be minted and none will be available for sale to the general public, the United Arab Emirates Central Bank said.

The grand prix takes place between October 30th and November 1st at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

Earlier this year, Etihad Airways gave away ten gold coins weighing 10g each to winners of the Etihad-Ferrari Race to Gold contest, which was launched to celebrate the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Daily Times reports.

 

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