Catalog
100 Fils Silver Gilt
| Issuer | Central Bank of Kuwait |
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| Year | 2008-2011 |
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| Value | 100 Fils |
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| Reverse description | A traditional Kuwaiti dhow sailing vessel is depicted in bold relief at the centre of the field, shown in profile facing left with full sails set, conveying the nation's historic seafaring heritage. The vessel is rendered in fine detail, with rigging and hull lines clearly articulated. The bilingual date inscription is positioned in the lower field, giving both the Hijri and Gregorian years separated by a dash. The design is enclosed by a beaded border consistent with the obverse. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Kuwait's 100 Fils denomination has existed in various forms since the first Kuwaiti dinar was introduced in 1961, replacing the Gulf rupee after independence from British protectorate status. The silver gilt variant catalogued under KM#14c occupies an odd commercial space — neither a true bullion issue nor a conventional circulation strike, but a presentation-grade piece produced during the years of Kuwait's post-invasion economic consolidation and sovereign wealth expansion.
The .925 silver substrate with gold plating places it firmly in the collector and gift market rather than any monetary role.