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House of Emirates® in London is pleased to offer its elite clientele this exceptional Kuwait 1976 2 Dinars commemorative silver proof coin, issued under the reign of Sheikh Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah (1965–1977) to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the National Day of the State of Kuwait. Struck in sterling silver at Llantrisant, Wales, this prestigious commemorative issue combines Kuwait’s modern history, royal heritage, petroleum legacy and British minting craftsmanship in a highly collectible proof format.
Catalogued as KM#15a, the coin was struck on a distinctive Bruni flan and weighs 27.87 grams, with a diameter of 28.5 mm. This substantial sterling silver issue was produced to a high proof standard, displaying carefully defined relief, polished fields and elegant engraving. The present example is in mint condition and remains preserved in its original capsule, making it particularly attractive to collectors seeking well-preserved examples of modern Kuwaiti silver coinage.
The obverse presents the portraits of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah and Sheikh Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, reflecting the leadership and national identity of Kuwait during this important period. Surrounding the portraits is the commemorative inscription:
الذكرى الخامسة عشرة للعيد الوطني لدولة الكويت
translated as:
“15th Anniversary of the National Day of the State of Kuwait.”
The reverse depicts an evocative representation of Kuwait’s rapidly developing petroleum and industrial infrastructure, including an oil derrick, industrial structures and maritime elements, symbolising the vital role of oil and the sea in Kuwait’s economic and national development. The dates 1961–1976 mark the fifteenth anniversary of Kuwait’s independence and National Day celebrations.
An important artistic feature of this issue is its association with renowned British coin designer and engraver Christopher Ironside, whose work is represented on numerous important British and Commonwealth coin issues. His involvement adds an additional dimension of interest for collectors specializing in British engraving, Commonwealth coinage, Gulf States coinage and twentieth-century world coins.
The coin’s proof quality further enhances its desirability. Proof specimens are specially manufactured for collectors, using carefully prepared dies and planchets to achieve exceptional detail and contrasting surfaces. Combined with its sterling silver composition and original capsule, this example represents a particularly attractive presentation of Kuwait’s 1976 commemorative coinage.
For investors in silver soverign coins searching for Kuwait silver coins, Kuwait 2 Dinars, 1976 Kuwait coins, Kuwait National Day coins, 15th Anniversary Kuwait coin, Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah coins, Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah coins, Kuwait proof coins, Kuwaiti commemorative coins, sterling silver Kuwait coins, Gulf States silver coins, Arabian Peninsula coins, Middle Eastern coins, Christopher Ironside coins, Llantrisant Mint coins and rare Kuwait numismatic collectibles, this remarkable issue offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a historically significant and beautifully preserved piece of Kuwaiti numismatic history.
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