| Obverse description | Value in Arabic within circle. State name in Arabic above, and in English below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Arabic, Latin |
| Obverse lettering | إمَارَة الكُوَيت ٥ دَنانير KUWAIT (Translation: Emirate of Kuwait 5 Dinars Kuwait) |
| Reverse description | Boom sailing ship, a type of dhow, sailing to the left with a small flag on the right side. Islamic and Gregorian dates in Arabic below |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
| Reverse lettering | ١٣٨٠ - ١٩٦١ (Translation: 1961 - 1380) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1380 (1961) - ١٣٨٠ - ١٩٦١ Proof - 1 008 |
| Numisquare ID | 4183193090 |
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