Kuwaiti Gold CoinsBrief Kuwaiti HistoryKuwait 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 CoinsKuwait 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. SpecificationsTechnical specifications of the most frequently encountered Kuwaiti gold coins.
KeyDenomination = Face valueDiameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres. Weight = Weight in grams. Alloy = Fineness of gold. AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces. Prices & AvailabilityPlease telephone prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
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Postage & PackingUK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order USA Airmail $10 per order USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Kuwaiti Silver and Base Metal CoinsFor 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 ProofCountries 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 |
