The CBUAE says that it is issuing the commemorative currency to pay tribute to the life of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the pivotal role he had in establishing the UAE, its subsequent historical achievements and the Nations recognition on the global stage. Following in the footsteps of his late father, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has spared no effort in realising the ambitions of his father. This initiative also aims to reinforce the history from which the people derive their unique identity.