5 Dinars Liberation Day; gilt
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Emir | Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (2006-2020) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Dinars 5 KWD = USD 16 |
| Currency | Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#100798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central Bank of Kuwait logo, consisting of a boom sailing ship, a type of dhow, sailing to the left with a small flag on the right side.
Occasion and value.
Lettering:
THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE STATE OF KUWAIT
بَنك الكُوَيت المَركزي
CENTRAL BANK OF KUWAIT
5 DINARS خمسة دنانير
Comment
Coin is selectively gold-plated.The Liberation of Kuwait was a U.S.-led military operation to retake Kuwait from Iraq after the massive air campaign, between 24–28 February 1991. U.S. troops and the Coalition entered to find the Iraqis surrendering en masse; however, pockets of resistance existed, particularly at Kuwait International Airport where Iraqi troops, seemingly unaware that a retreat order had been issued to them, continued to fight, resulting in a fierce battle over the airport itself. The majority of the fighting took place in Iraq, rather than Kuwait. The operation is part of what is commonly known as the Gulf War.
Interesting fact
The 5 Dinars (Liberation Day; gilt) 2016 coin from Kuwait has a unique feature - it has a colorful, enameled design on one side, which is a rare feature for a silver coin.