Kuwait Coins

Reverse of 1991 Kuwait 50 Dinars

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Obverse of 1991 Kuwait 50 Dinars

Kuwaiti - Brief History
Britain oversaw foreign relations and defense for the ruling Kuwaiti AL-SABAH dynasty from 1899 until independence in 1961. Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq on 2 August 1990. Following several weeks of aerial bombardment, a US-led, UN coalition began a ground assault on 23 February 1991 that liberated Kuwait in four days. Kuwait spent more than $5 billion to repair oil infrastructure damaged during 1990-91. The AL-SABAH family has ruled since returning to power in 1991, and reestablished an elected legislature that in recent years has become increasingly assertive.
According to Krause, Kuwait City was founded in 1740 by tribesmen from Qatar.
Wikipedia states that Kuwatit was founded in 1613, and The word Kuwait came from the small Kout (or castle) of Bin Eree'er who was the prince of Bani Khaled tribe.

Kuwaiti Coins
Kuwait issued its own coins for the first time in 1961. We guess that Kuwait used to use Saudi Arabian coins before that date.

Description
Obverse

Reverse

Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	AMW
50 Dinars, 1986	28.44	16.9660	9170	0.5000

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Fineness = Precious metal content in parts per thousand.
AMW = Actual Metal Weight = Actual fine gold or silver content in troy ounces.

Kuwaiti Coins For Sale

Date	Denomination	Description	Mintage	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $
1986	50 Dinars	National Day 25th Anniversary (Independence)		Proof, about FDC	Yes	£285	$580

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