Kuwait
الكويت
Kuwait began issuing its own currency in 1961 with independence from Britain. Prior to this, Indian rupees and Gulf rupees circulated in the sheikhdom. Kuwaiti coins under five amirs — Abdullah Al-Salem, Sabah Al-Salem, Jaber Al-Ahmad, Sabah Al-Ahmad, and Nawaf Al-Ahmad — feature the distinctive dhow sailing ship. Kuwait was the first Gulf state to issue a gold dinar commemorative series, setting a precedent for the region's numismatic development.
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The complete five-reign circulation set (1961–present) in fils is the foundation Kuwaiti collection. First-year issues under Abdullah Al-Salem (1961) are the key dates. Gold dinar proof sets (1970s–80s) are prestige pieces — the archaeological and heritage series are particularly sought. Iraqi occupation-era pieces (1990–1991) are a controversial but historically significant subcategory.
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Arabismatica — The Arab Collector