Kuwait AH 1431/2010 5 fils

from the Ma'adi Collection

from the Ma'adi Collection

Kuwait, a sheikhdom on the Persian Gulf, was long under the domination of the Ottoman Turks. As the Turkish grip relaxed in the late nineteenth century, Kuwait fell under the "protection" of Great Britain, which used it as a base until 1961, when British troops evacuated and Kuwait was granted independence. The modern coinage dates from that time, wherein 1000 fils = 1 dinar. This nickel-brass five fils was struck 1962-97 and 2001-11 and is common. The boat pictured on the obverse is a dhow, the wooden sailing ship common in the Gulf.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: nickel-brass.

Catalog reference: KM 10.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, 2011 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 5th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2010.

Link to:

• AH 1407 5 fils
• AH 1428 (2007) 10 fils
• AH 1429 (2008) 100 fils
• Coins and currency dated 2010
• return to coins of Kuwait