10 Fils (Magnetic) 1434-1441 (2012-2020) front 10 Fils (Magnetic) 1434-1441 (2012-2020) back
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10 Fils Magnetic

 
Brass plated steel 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kuwait
Emir
Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (2006-2020)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1434-1441 (2012-2020)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Fils 0.010 KWD = USD 0.033
Currency
Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date)
Composition
Brass plated steel
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#84132
Rarity index
13%

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: ١٤٣٤ - ٢٠١٢

Translation: 2012 - 1434

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Fils coin from Kuwait has a unique feature - it's magnetic. This is due to the brass plating on the steel core, which contains a small amount of magnetic material. This feature was introduced as a security measure to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier for people to distinguish the genuine coin from fake ones.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1434 (2012)  - - - - - -
1435 (2013)  - - - - - -
1436 (2015)  - - - - - -
1437 (2016)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Fils (Magnetic) 1434-1441 (2012-2020) coin.