5 Dinars - Sabah IV 10th Reign Anniversary of Sheikh Sabah
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#100793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Emblem of Kuwait, consisting of the shield of the flag design superimposed on a falcon (Hawk of Quraish) with wings displayed. The falcon supports a disk containing a boom sailing ship, a type of dhow, with the full name of the state written in Arabic at the top of the disk.
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.
Tower. Occasion and date in English.
Lettering:
THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF H.H SHEIKH SABAH AL-AHMAD AL-JABER AL-SABAH AS THE AMIR OF THE STATE OF KUWAIT
دولة الكويت
مصرف الكويت المركزي
CENTRAL BANK OF KUWAIT
قصر السيف
January 29th - 2016
Humanitarian Leader
Translation:
The 10th Anniversary of the Proclamation of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as the Emir of the State of Kuwait
State of Kuwait
Central Bank of Kuwait
Seif Palace
January 29th - 2016
Humanitarian Leader
Comment
Sheikh Sabah IV Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah GCB (Hon) (Arabic: الشيخ صباح الأحمد الجابر الصباح born 16 June 1929) is the 15th Ruler and 5th Emir of Kuwait and the Commander of the Military of Kuwait. He was sworn in on 29 January 2006 after confirmation by the National Assembly of Kuwait. He is the fourth son of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.Interesting fact
The 5 Dinars - Sabah IV (10th Reign Anniversary of Sheikh Sabah) 2016 coin from Kuwait is unique because it features a portrait of Sheikh Sabah IV, the Emir of Kuwait, on one side, and a stunning image of a traditional Kuwaiti dhow (a type of sailing vessel) on the other. This design combination symbolizes Kuwait's rich history and its commitment to preserving its cultural heritage.
