The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new Dh100 banknote. The currency note is made of polymer and features innovative designs and advanced security features.
The new banknote will be circulated with the existing Dh100 note starting today, March 24. All banks and exchange houses have been instructed to programme their cash deposit machines and counting devices to ensure seamless acceptance of the new notes alongside existing paper and polymer ones, the value of which is guaranteed by law.
The new banknote’s design is distinctive, employing various shades of red. The CBUAE maintained the colour characteristics of the current denomination. Furthermore, the design incorporates the UAE nation brand, with drawings and inscriptions created using advanced printing techniques.
The front of the new banknote features the Um Al Quwain National Fort, a national attraction that bridges the past with the present. The reverse side features the Port of Fujairah, one of the country’s largest ports and a major shipping and maritime transport centre.
It also features the Etihad Rail, a railway network that connects the seven emirates and extends to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Etihad Rail plays a pivotal role in strengthening social ties and supporting sustainable economic development through its integrated infrastructure and logistics.
The new Dh100 banknote is part of the CBUAE’s Third Issuance of the National Currency Project. Its design highlights the UAE’s success story, featuring cultural and developmental symbols that illustrate the nation’s journey to becoming a global economic and commercial hub, connecting continents.
To enhance consumers’ confidence and combat counterfeiting, the Dh100 banknote incorporates advanced security features, including modern technologies such as SPARK Flow DIMENSIONS and multi-coloured security chip technology known as KINEGRAM COLORS.
Polymer banknotes are more durable and sustainable than traditional paper banknotes, lasting two or more times longer in circulation. In this issue, the CBUAE maintained its consideration of all banknote users by adding prominent Braille symbols 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, which feature unique designs, technical characteristics, and innovative security features.
Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, said, “The new Dh100 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 honoring its historical and cultural heritage. We are pleased to announce this special issue in conjunction with the Eid Al Fitr celebrations.”
