In which year did the UAE adopt the dirham as its currency?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1973
- Step 1: In 1973 the UAE adopted the dirham as its currency, and each dirham is subdivided into 100 fils. Answer: 1973. On 20 May 1973 the UAE Currency Board introduced notes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 dirhams. Why not the others: 1971, 1975 and 1978 don't fit.
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