Catalog
10 Fils Silver
| Issuer | Central Bank of Kuwait |
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| Year | 1987-2011 |
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| Currency | Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) |
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| Obverse lettering | الكُوَيت ١٠ فلُوس KUWAIT (Translation: Kuwait 10 Fils) |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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Kuwait's silver circulation issues from this period weren't struck for everyday commerce — the base-metal fils handled that. These were produced primarily for sets and collector distribution through the Central Bank, a practice Kuwait maintained with unusual consistency across several decades. The .925 fineness is notably high for a small-denomination type, reflecting the CBK's preference for quality presentation pieces over bullion-grade shortcuts.