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Emirati Dirhams (AED)

The AED is the official currency of The United Arab Emirates, with the symbol د.إ.

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Emirati Dirhams to Australian Dollars: Exchange rates today

AED
GBP
1 AED0.20 GBP
10 AED2.03 GBP
20 AED4.06 GBP
50 AED10.16 GBP
100 AED20.33 GBP
250 AED50.83 GBP
300 AED61.00 GBP
500 AED101.66 GBP
1,000 AED203.33 GBP
2,000 AED406.66 GBP
5,000 AED1,018.81 GBP
10,000 AED2,037.63 GBP
GBP
AED
1 GBP4.88 AED
10 GBP48.81 AED
20 GBP97.63 AED
50 GBP244.09 AED
100 GBP488.19 AED
250 GBP1,220.48 AED
300 GBP1,464.58 AED
500 GBP2,440.97 AED
1,000 GBP4,892.27 AED
2,000 GBP9,784.54 AED
5,000 GBP24,461.35 AED
10,000 GBP48,929.20 AED

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Learn more about the Emirati Dirhams

  • History

    The Emirati Dirhams was established as the official currency of The United Arab Emirates in 1973. Its introduction was a key development for the nation, and it continues to be a central part of the economic landscape of both The United Arab Emirates and Middle East. Check our guide about the evolution of AED to GBP to learn more about their exchange rate history.
  • Characteristics

    The Emirati Dirhams is divided into Fils. You'll find Emirati Dirhams banknotes in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 dirhams and coins in 1 dirham; 25, 50 fils.
  • Monetary policy

    The Emirati Dirhams is managed by the Central Bank of the UAE, which is responsible for the currency's monetary policy and currency's value. This approach allows the currency to fluctuate based on market conditions, while the central bank retains the ability to intervene to maintain stability and control inflation. This strategic management is crucial for supporting the economic growth and stability of The United Arab Emirates.
  • Currency exchange

    The Emirati Dirhams's value is pegged to the USD, meaning it has a fixed exchange rate. This provides stability and predictability, making it a reliable currency for international business and trade.

Facts table for the Emirati Dirhams (AED)

Currency nameEmirati Dirhams
Currency codeAED
Currency symbol

د.إ

Minor unit

Fils

Minor unit symbolf
Notes frequently used

5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 dirhams

Coins frequently used1 dirham; 25, 50 fils
Central bank

Central Bank of the UAE

Users

The United Arab Emirates

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