UAE invites public to design commemorative AI coin
Participants can submit AI-generated coin designs, with the winning entry minted by the UAE Central Bank as a symbol of digital leadership.
The UAE has launched a pioneering initiative inviting the public to design a commemorative coin using AI. The competition, run by the AI Office and Central Bank, coincides with National Code Day, marking the UAE’s first electronic government in 2001.
Participants must create a circular coin design with generative AI tools, adhering to ethical and legal standards suitable for minting. Officials emphasise that the initiative reflects the UAE’s ambition to reinforce its position as a global hub for technology and innovation.
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, highlighted the project as part of the nation’s digital vision. Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama added that the competition promotes public engagement and the development of innovative skills.
The winning design will feature on a commemorative coin issued by the UAE Central Bank, symbolising the country’s leadership in the digital era.
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