Description

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.

Kuwait National day (يوم الكويت الوطني) is celebrated on 25th Feb every Year with vigor and enthusiasm, it is considered the most remarkable day in the Arab World. Kuwaitis celebrated their first Independence Day on June 19, 1961.

Obverse

Depicts a standing peregrine falcon in front of the fishing net, a pearl inside an oyster shell and dhow, the inscription in Arabic below within a circle of Islamic tented arches.

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. The peregrine is renowned for its speed. It can reach over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high-speed dive), making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom.

الذكرى الخامسة و العشرون للعيد الوطنى لدولة الكويت

Reverse

Depicts the Grand Mosque of Kuwait in front of radiant sun, denomination in Arabic letters and English above, date below in Arabic and English, inscription in English below.

The Grand Mosque (Arabic: المسجد الكبير) is the largest mosque in Kuwait. Its area spans 45,000 square metres (480,000 sq ft), out of which the building itself covers 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft). The main prayer hall is 72 metres (236 ft) wide on all sides, and has teakwood doors. Natural lighting is provided by 144 windows.

50 Dinars خمسونَ دينار
٢٥-٢-١٩٨٦
25-2-1986
25th Anniversary of the National Day
of the State of Kuwait

Edge

50 Dinars

KM# 21 Schön# 20 Fr# 4
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9167
Weight 16.966 g
Diameter 28.4 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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