Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Dr. Mohammad AlHashel announced Monday that CBK had issued new commemorative Coins on the occasion of Kuwait National celebrations. In a press statement, Al-Hashel said that the bank issued three coins marking the 60th anniversary of Independence, the 30th anniversary of Liberation, and the 60th anniversary of the issue and circulation of Kuwaiti currency.
The Governor said that CBK has always contributed to the National celebrations of Kuwait by issuing such commemoratives that perpetuate the historic stages and developments witnessed by the State of Kuwait through the years. The first two coins marking the independence and liberation anniversaries reflect the State of Kuwait’s sovereignty and undermine the spirit of solidarity of the Kuwaiti people, Al-Hashel added. As for the third coin, that mark the 60th anniversary of the issuance of the Kuwaiti Dinar, Dr. AlHashel said it reflects how the Bank will keep the same path it had adopted for the last three decades, and aims to protect and safeguard the strength and stability of the national currency.
Regarding Kuwait currency exchange policy, Al-Hashel confirmed that Kuwaiti Dinar was begged to weighted basket of currencies related to key trade and economic partners. This CBK’s monetary policy, he stressed, bolsters and supports economic stability. The CBK Governor pointed out the three commemorative coins designed to evoke national occasions, are gold-plated and pure silver minted according to international standards. Those wishing to purchase any of the coins must go to the CBK’s Banking Hall after booking an appointment to visit the Bank through “meta” application. Dr. Al-Hashel expressed the pride of such issuance that marks these important national occasions to every Kuwait citizen.
Source-KUNA
