Sheikhdom of Kuwait (1752-1961), State of Kuwait (1961-1990, 1991-present), Republic of Kuwait (1990)
Independent state (1752-1914, 1961-1990, 1991-present), British Protectorate (1914-1961)
Location: Northeast Arabia
Capital City: Kuwait City
Government type: Absolute Monarchy (1752-1962), Semi-Constitutional Monarchy (1962-1990, 1991-present), Puppet Republic (1990)
Main languages: Arabic
Main religions: Sunni Islam
Chronology
1752: Kuwait independent from the Bani Khalid Emirate
1871-1913: Nominal Ottoman vassal
1914: Enters British protectorate status
1961: Independence restored
1990: Iraq invades, establishes puppet republic, then annexes Kuwait
1991: Independence restored after international coalition expels Iraqis
Currency
Baiza (1886-1887)
Dinar (1960-1990, 1991-present)
1 Dinar = 1000 Fils
Coins from Kuwait in the collection
•1 Fils, 1972 (Emir Sabah III (1965-1977), nickel brass, Llantrisant mint, KM#9)
•20 Fils, 1971 (Emir Sabah III (1965-1977), cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#12)
•20 Fils, 1997 (Emir Jaber III (1977-2006), cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#12)
•50 Fils, 1973 (Emir Sabah III (1965-1977), cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#13)
•50 Fils, 1990 (Emir Jaber III (1977-2006), cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#13)
•100 Fils, 1987 (Emir Jaber III (1977-2006), cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#14)
•100 Fils, 1998 (Emir Jaber III (1977-2006), cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#14)
•100 Fils, 2005 (Emir Jaber III (1977-2006), cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#14)
Banknotes from Kuwait in the collection
•1/4 Dinar, 1994 (Emir Jaber III (1977-2006), P#23)