Bahraini dinar to Emirati Dirham — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Bahrain

Currency Code, Symbol: BHD, BD

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, BD ​1⁄2 (500 fils)

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: BD ​1⁄2, BD 1, BD 5, BD 10, BD 20

History: The Bahraini dinar (BD) is the currency of Bahrain, used in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates for 8 years from 1966. Today, it is only used in circulation within Bahrain itself. The BHD abbreviation is used to denote the currency on the international financial markets.Dinar’s coin is called fils. One BHD equals 1000 fils. The currency was issued in 1966. Before that, Bahrain used the Gulf rupee for payment. The national central bank has undertaken the currency issuance since 2006. The rate of the national currency is connected to the American dollar.Read More

Country of Circulation: United Arab Emirates

Currency Code, Symbol: AED, د.إ

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5 fils, 10 fils, 25 fils, 50 fils, 1 dirham

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 dirhams

History: The UAE dirham (د.إ) is the currency of the United Arab Emirates that was issued in 1973. The currency is not used in other countries.A short name AED is used according to the name of the country in Western Asia. DH or Dhs are other common unofficial names. One dirham could be changed for coins with smaller denomination – fils. The front side of fils has information on value in Arabic, and the back shows denomination in numbers. Interestingly, in 1976, the UAE government manufactured coins with portraits of famous leaders. Today, these coins are a collection’s item.Read More