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50 Dinars Liberation Day
1996 yearGold (.9167) | 16.966 g | 28.40 mm |
Issuer | Kuwait |
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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 |
Numista | N#100674 |
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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 WarInteresting 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.