1981 Kuwaiti 100 Dinar 20th Anniversary of Independence
Issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of independence of Kuwait on the 25th February 1981.
Brief Kuwaiti History
Kuwait is said to have been founded in 1613, the word Kuwait from Kout meaning small castle. Kuwait City dates from 1740 having been settled by tribesmen from Qatar. In 1899 Sheik Mabarak asked the British for protection, fearing a Turkish takeover. This lasted until 1961 when Britain ended its Protectorate, but made guarantees about Kuwait's defence.
In 1990, Kuwait was invaded by Iraq, but its independence was reinstated by an international coalition, and Kuwait City was liberated on 27th February 1991.
Kuwaiti Gold Coins
Kuwait issued its first coins in 1961, but did not issue any gold coins until 1981, since when a number of different commemorative issued have been released.
Kuwaiti gold coins are denominated in Dinars.
Specifications
Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AGW
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100 Dinars, 1981 | 28 | 15.9800 | 0.917 | 0.4711
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Key
Denomination = Face value
Diameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.
Prices & Availability
Please telephone prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
Date | Hejira Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $
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1981 | 1401 | 100 Dinars | 20th Anniversary of Independence | Proof | 10,000 | Yes | £565 | $895
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Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Kuwaiti Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Kuwait, please look at our original Chard Coins website.
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Obverse of 1981 Kuwaiti Gold Proof 100 Dinars
Countries Index
Reverse of 1981 Kuwaiti Gold Proof 100 Dinars
1981 Kuwaiti Gold Proof 100 Dinars in Presentation Box
1981 Kuwaiti Gold Proof 100 Dinars Certificate
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