5 Fils - Jaber III Gold Proof

Features

Issuer	Kuwait
Emir	Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1407 (1987)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	5 Fils 0.005 KWD = USD 0.016
Currency	Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date)
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	5.05 g
Diameter	19.50 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 100827 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 10b, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes. CBK# G:21 Central Bank of Kuwait (https://www.cbk.gov.kw)

Obverse

Value in Arabic within circle. State name in Arabic above, and in English below

Lettering:
الكُوَيت
٥
فلُوس
KUWAIT

Translation:
Kuwait
5 Fils

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

Lettering: ١٤٠٧ - ١٩٨٧

Translation: 1987 - 1407

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Comments

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

See also

• Boats and ships

• 5 Fils - Abdullah III (Emirate of Kuwait)
• 5 Fils - Abdullah III / Sabāh III / Jāber III / Sabah IV (non-magnetic)
• 1 Fils - Jaber III (Gold Proof)
• 5 Fils - Jāber III / Sabah IV (Silver Proof)
• 10 Fils - Jaber III (Gold Proof)
• 20 Fils - Jaber III (Gold Proof)
• 50 Fils - Jaber III (Gold Proof)
• 100 Fils - Jaber III (Gold Proof)
• 5 Fils - Sabah IV (Silver Gilt Proof)
• 5 Fils - Sabah IV (magnetic)

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