10 Fils (Gold) 1407 (1987) front 10 Fils (Gold) 1407 (1987) back
10 Fils (Gold) 1407 (1987) photo
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10 Fils Gold

1407 (1987) year
Gold (.9167) 7.63 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kuwait
Emir
Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1407 (1987)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Fils 0.010 KWD = USD 0.033
Currency
Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
7.63 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#100828
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Boom sailing ship, a type of dhow, sailing to the left with a small flag on the right side. Islamic and Gregorian dates in Arabic below

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ١٤٠٧ - ١٩٨٧

Translation: 1987 - 1407

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin is only available in proof sets, referenced KM#PS4, and dated AH1407-1987.
The set contains 6 gold proof coins referenced KM#9b-14b.

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Interesting fact

The 10 Fils (Gold) 1407 (1987) coin from Kuwait has a unique feature - it has a circular hole in the center, which is a distinctive characteristic of Islamic coins, known as a "niisab". This hole was used to thread a cord or string through, allowing the coin to be worn as a pendant or amulet.