20 Fils - Jāber III / Sabah IV Silver Proof

Features

Issuer	Kuwait
Emir	Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006) Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (2006-2020)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Years	1407-1432 (1987-2011)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	20 Fils 0.02 KWD = USD 0.06
Currency	Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	3.37 g
Diameter	20 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 76622 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 12a, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. CBK# S:22 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
٢٠
ًفَلسا
KUWAIT

Translation:
Kuwait
20 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: ١٤٢٩ - ٢٠٠٨

Translation: 2008 - 1429

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Comments

Proof Set (KM#PS3):

© Image courtesy of Stephen Album Rare Coins

See also

• Boat or watercraft

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

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