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50 Dinars 35th National Day
1996 year| Gold (.916) | 16.966 g | 28.40 mm |
| Issuer | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Emir | Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 50 Dinars 50 KWD = USD 163 |
| Currency | Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 16.966 g |
| Diameter | 28.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#100672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flag on a building
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
الذكرى الخامسة والثلاثون للعيد الوطني
1961 - 1996
The 35th Anniversary of
the National Day
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Seif Palace (Arabic, قصر السيف) is a palace in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Located opposite the Grand Mosque, one of Seif Palace’s best-known features is the watch tower, covered in blue tiles and with a roof plated in pure gold. Local materials such as clay, rocks, limestone, wood and metals were used in its construction.Construction started in 1904, and it was renovated in 1909, 1964 and 1987.
The tower of the Seif Palace received a direct hit from an incoming missile during the first Gulf War (1990–91) which destroyed the dial room. Smith of Derby Group replaced the iconic clock, and were the only non-US company to be awarded a contract in this reconstructive period.
Interesting fact
The 50 Dinars (35th National Day) 1996 gold coin from Kuwait has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, which gives it a distinctive look and makes it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dinars (35th National Day) 1996 coin.
