50 Fils (Gold) 1407 (1987) front 50 Fils (Gold) 1407 (1987) back
50 Fils (Gold) 1407 (1987) photo
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50 Fils Gold

1407 (1987) year
Gold (.9167) 8.52 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kuwait
Emir
Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1407 (1987)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Fils 0.050 KWD = USD 0.16
Currency
Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
8.52 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#100831
Rarity index
92%

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: ١٤٠٧ - ١٩٨٧

Translation: 1987 - 1407

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin is only available in proof sets, referenced KM#PS4, and dated AH1407-1987.
The set contains 6 gold proof coins referenced KM#9b-14b.

© Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Kuwaiti 50 Fils (Gold) 1407 (1987) coin is that it has a unique design, featuring a traditional Arabian dhow (a type of sailing vessel) on the obverse side, and the Kuwaiti emblem on the reverse side. This design was created by the Kuwaiti artist, Ali Al-Mulla, and it symbolizes Kuwait's rich maritime history and cultural heritage.