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  • 25 Dinars 2001, Kuwait, Jaber III, National Day of the State of Kuwait, 40th Anniversary
  • 25 Dinars 2001, Kuwait, Jaber III, National Day of the State of Kuwait, 40th Anniversary
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 general view of Kuwait Red Fort with raising Kuwait flag and 40 below surrounded by inscription in Arabic and English inside a circle surrounded by country name above and legend "Central Bank of Kuwait" below in Arabic and English.

The Red Fort or Red Palace lies about 32 kilometres west of Kuwait City in Al-Jahra. The building of the fort started one year after the accession of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah as the seventh ruler of Kuwait in 1897. Its primary purpose was the defense of agriculture in Al-Jahra. The fort was the location of the Battle of Jahra in 1920. The fort is built around a central well filled with brackish water. During the battle of Jahra, well water was used to treat the wounded and was drunk mixed with date palm to sweeten the taste.

The flag of Kuwait is divided into three equal horizontal stripes, the top one being green, the middle white and the bottom red, with the side next to the flag pole forming the base of a black trapezoid protruding into the stripes. The colours of the flag are derived from a poem by Safie Al-Deen Al-Hili.
Seif Palace with its name and establishment date below surrounded by country name in Arabic and English above and inscription below within and Islamic banner all embellished with Islamic ornaments.

State of Kuwait دولة الكويت
الذكرى الأربعون للعيد الوطني لدولة الكويت
40
The 40th Anniversary of the National Day of the State of Kuwait
Central Bank of Kuwait بنك الكويت المركزي

Reverse

Depicts a balance above some famous Kuwaiti buildings Seif Palace, Bayan Palace Kuwait, Kuwait National Assembly and the sea surrounded by the 126th verse of chapter 2 from the Holy Quran "My Lord, make this a city a place of security and provide its people with fruits" above and dates below in Arabic and English.

Seif Palace is a former administrative palace and occupied the former seat of the rule of Kuwait; His Highness the Emir. It is located opposite the Grand Mosque and is highlighted by a distinctive watchtower, covered in blue tiles and with a roof plated in pure gold. Local materials such as clay, rocks, limestone, wood, and metals were used in its construction which took place back in 1904. The palace is one of the oldest buildings in Kuwait and was further renovated in 1909, 1964, & 1987.

The Kuwait National Assembly Building, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon in 1972, was completed in 1982 under the direction of his son Jan. The structural design was by Max Walt. The building was seriously damaged in February 1991 when retreating Iraqi troops set it on fire but has since been restored.

Bayan Palace was opened in 1986 to host the fifth conference of the Arab League. The palace also has an international conference centre attached. There is also a 0.35-hectare (0.86-acre) Emiri tent within the palace grounds, which was erected in 1991 after the liberation of Kuwait.

رب اجعل هذا بلداً آمناً وارزق أهله من الثمَرات
1961-2001 ١٩٦١-٢٠٠١

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 72.5 g
Diameter 55 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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