Description

The Liberation of Kuwait was a U.S.-led military operation to retake Kuwait from Iraq after the massive air campaign, between 24 and 28 February 1991. U.S. and coalition troops entered to find the Iraqis surrendering en masse; however, pockets of resistance existed, particularly at Kuwait International Airport where Iraqi troops, seemingly unaware that a retreat order had been issued to them, continued to fight, resulting in a fierce battle over the airport itself. The majority of the fighting took place in Iraq, rather than Kuwait. The operation was in the later stages of the Gulf War.

Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1926–2006) of the al-Sabah dynasty, was the Emir of Kuwait and Commander of the Military of Kuwait; serving from 31 December 1977 until his death. He had previously served as minister of finance and Economy from 1962 until 1965, when he was appointed prime minister prior to becoming Kuwait's ruler.

Obverse

Depicts country name within Islamic ornament in center surrounded by the inscription in Arabic above and English below, the 7th verse of chapter 47 from the Holy Quran "If you help Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firm" above and the 160th verse of chapter 2 from the Holy Quran "If Allah bestows victory upon you none can overcome you" below within Islamic banner.

إن تنصروا الله ينصركم ويثبت أقدامكم
الذكرى الخامسة للتحرير
٢٦ فبراير ١٩٩٦
دولة
الكويت
State of Kuwait
26 February 1996
Fifth Anniversary of Liberation
إن ينصركم الله فلا غالب لكم

Reverse

Depicts a fingerprint surrounded by a country name in Arabic and English above and an inscription in Arabic below all embellished with Islamic ornaments, and date below.

State of Kuwait دولة الكويت
اللهم إرحم شهداءنا وفك قيد أسرانا
1996

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 36.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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