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50 Dinars Liberation Day

1996 year
Gold (.9167) 16.966 g 28.40 mm
Description
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 (.9167)
Weight
16.966 g
Diameter
28.40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#100674
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fingerprint

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
State of Kuwait دولة الكويت
اللهم إرحم شهداءنا وفك قيد أسرانا
1996

Translation:
State of Kuwait
Oh Allah (God), have mercy on our martyrs, and free our prisoners
1996

Comment

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 50 Dinars (Liberation 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.