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50 Dinars Liberation Day ND
1992 year| Gold (.9167) | 16.966 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Emir | Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 50 Dinars 50 KWD = USD 163 |
| Currency | Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 16.966 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#100631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
"Kuwait is Free" in Arabic and English below a row of buildings.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
الكويت حرة
Kuwait is Free
Edge
Reeded
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Kuwait's liberation from Iraqi occupation in 1991. The coin's design features the Kuwaiti flag and the map of Kuwait, symbolizing the country's independence and sovereignty.
