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20 Fils non-magnetic
| Issuer | Central Bank of Kuwait |
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| Year | 1962-2011 |
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| Thickness | 1.36 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a raised circular boss bearing the denomination numeral '٢٠' (20) in Arabic-Indic numerals above the Arabic legend 'فلسا' (Fils), all within an incuse circle. The country name appears in Arabic script 'الكويت' along the upper periphery and in Latin capitals 'KUWAIT' along the lower periphery. The coin is bordered by a continuous reeded rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | الكُوَيت ٢٠ فَلسا KUWAIT (Translation: Kuwait 20 Fils) |
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Kuwait's fils coinage was introduced in 1961 following independence from Britain, replacing the Gulf rupee that had circulated under a currency arrangement shared with several Trucial States. The 20 fils denomination saw continuous reissue across five decades with minimal design alteration — a longevity that reflects the political stability of the Al-Sabah government rather than any monetary reform agenda.
One interruption worth noting: the Iraqi occupation of 1990–91 saw Kuwaiti coinage temporarily disappear from circulation, with the dinar itself suspended. Post-liberation reissues resumed the same specifications without modification.