20 Fils (non-magnetic) 1382-1432 (1962-2011) front 20 Fils (non-magnetic) 1382-1432 (1962-2011) back
20 Fils (non-magnetic) 1382-1432 (1962-2011) photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

20 Fils non-magnetic

 
Copper-nickel 3 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kuwait
Emir
Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah (1950-1965) Sabah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah (1965-1977) Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006) Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (2006-2020)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1382-1432 (1962-2011)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Fils 0.020 KWD = USD 0.07
Currency
Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3038
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

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

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ١٤٢٩ - ٢٠٠٨

Translation: 2008 - 1429

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coins of this type minted in 1997 have coarser reeded edge.