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Kuwaiti Gold Coins
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
Technical specifications of the most frequently encountered Kuwaiti gold coins.
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Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AGW
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50 Dinars, 1986 | 28.44 | 16.9660 | 9170 | 0.5000
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50 Dinars, 1991, Kuwait Free | 28.30 | 16.9960 | 9170 | 0.5000
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100 Dinars, 1981 | 28 | 15.9800 | 9170 | 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 for current prices and availability.
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
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Date | Hejira Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $
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1986 | 1406 | 50 Dinars | National Day 25th Anniversary (Independence) | Proof, about FDC | | Yes | £275 | $580
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1991 | 1410 | 50 Dinars | "Kuwait is Free" | Proof, about FDC | | Yes | £285 | $590
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1996 | 1415 | 50 Dinars | Liberation 5th Anniversary, State Seal, Fingerprint | Proof, about FDC | | Yes | £285 | $590
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1996 | 1415 | 50 Dinars | 1961 - 1996 35th Anniversary of National Day | Proof, about FDC | | Yes | £285 | $590
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| | 4 x 50 Dinars | Set of all 4 above, in box | Proof, about FDC | | Yes | £995 | $1,999
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Please check our Standard Terms for Bullion Coins.
You may wish to use our Order Form UK
Order Form USA.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £6 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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Falcon on Obverse of 1986 Kuwaiti 50 Dinars Gold Proof
Countries Index
National Assembly Building on Reverse of 1986 Kuwaiti 50 Gold Proof Dinars
'Kuwait is Free' on Reverse of 1991 Kuwaiti 50 Gold Proof Dinars
Concentric Legends on Obverse of 1991 Kuwaiti 50 Gold Proof Dinars
State Seal on Obverse of 1996 Kuwaiti 50 Gold Proof Dinars
Fingerprint on Reverse of 1992 Kuwaiti 50 Gold Proof Dinars
Palace on Obverse of 1996 Kuwaiti 50 Gold Proof Dinars
Flag on Building on Reverse of 1992 Kuwaiti 50 Gold Proof Dinars
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