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5 Fils Magnetic
| Brass plated steel | 2.55 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 | 5 Fils 0.005 KWD = USD 0.016 |
| Currency | Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74657 |
|---|---|
| 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: ١٤٣٥ - ٢٠١٣
Translation: 2013 - 1435
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Fils coin from Kuwait has a unique feature - it's magnetic. This is because the coin is made of brass plated steel, which is a magnetic material. This feature was introduced as a security measure to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier for people to distinguish between genuine and fake coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1434 (2012) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1435 (2013) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1436 (2015) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Fils (Magnetic) 1434-1441 (2012-2020) coin.
