The front of the new Dh 100 banknote features the Umm Al Quwain National Fort
The UAE’s Central Bank (CBUAE) announced Monday it has launched a new Dh100 banknote just ahead of the Eid Al Fitr break. Made of polymer, the Central Bank said it has used innovative designs and advanced security features while designing the banknote.
The new Dh100 banknote is part of the CBUAE’s Third Issuance of the National Currency Project. The front of the new banknote features the Um Al Quwain National Fort, a historical and cultural monument, and the reverse side features the Port of Fujairah.
Additionally, it also showcases the Etihad Rail. This railway network connects the seven Emirates and extends to the GCC countries. The design of the new banknote features various shades of red. To ensure public recognition, the CBUAE maintained the colour characteristics of the current denomination.
The new banknote will be circulated with the existing Dh100 note starting March 24. All banks and exchange houses have been instructed to programme their cash deposit machines and counting devices to ensure acceptance of these new banknotes alongside existing paper and polymer banknotes, whose value is guaranteed by law, CBUAE said in a statement.
Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, said, “The new 100 dirham banknote reflects our commitment to the leadership’s vision for a sustainable future through initiatives and achievements that support Net Zero and enhance the nation’s financial competitiveness.”
He added, “Its design embodies the country’s ambitious aspirations for future progress and prosperity while honouring its historical and cultural heritage. We are pleased to announce this special issue in conjunction with the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations.”
Security features
The Dh100 banknote incorporates advanced security features as well. Moreover, CBUAE explained that polymer banknotes are more durable and sustainable than traditional paper banknotes, lasting two or more times longer in circulation. In this issue, the CBUAE said it has maintained its consideration of all banknote users by adding prominent symbols in Braille to help blind and visually impaired consumers identify the banknote’s value.
Recently, the CBUAE won the ‘Best New Banknote’ award at the 2023 and 2025 High-Security Printing EMEA conference for its Dh500 and Dh1,000 polymer banknotes.
