© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Fils non-magnetic
| Nickel brass | 2.5 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 | 5 Fils 0.005 KWD = USD 0.016 |
| Currency | Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
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: ١٤٣١ - ٢٠١٠
Translation: 2010 - 1431
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rulers:1) Sheikh Abdullah III (1950-1965)
2) Sheikh Sabah III (1965-1977)
3) Sheikh Jaber III (1977-2006)
4) Sheikh Sabah IV (2006-Date)
1401(1981) Specimen (Ex King's Norton Mint Collection):
