Kuwaiti Paper Money

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Identifying Kuwaiti paper money

The Kuwaiti dinar is the preeminent Kuwaiti paper money used in the country. Since its issuance in 1960, six series of banknotes have been produced.

• First Series: The first series of Kuwaiti dinar for sale is well-known among collectors because it remained in circulation for over 22 years. You will find old Kuwaiti dinar dominations of 1/4, 1/2, 1,5, and 10 dinars. These dinars show a picture of the Emir on one side while celebrating its maritime history and the landmarks on the other side.
• Second Series: The second series of Kuwaiti dinars was released in 1969 to complement the Central Bank. Doniminations remained similar to the earlier series; however, smaller dominations were reflected in their smaller size. The quality of the printed paper also increased.
• Third Series: The third series was launched in 1980, and it is significant to collectors because a large quantity of these was stolen by Iraqi forces during the invasion of Kuwait in 1991. A 20 dinar paper money was also introduced in this third series.
• Fourth Series: A fourth series was released after the liberation of Kuwait. It remained in circulation for four years.
• Fifth Series: The fifth series released in 1994 is noted for high-tech security measures that were standard in newer notes. These new notes mostly highlighted the cultural aspects instead of pictures of Emir.

Commemorative paper money

Two of the commemorative 1-dinar notes are of interest to buyers. The first of these was issued in 1993 on the second anniversary of liberation from Iraq. It is noted for highlighting the names of nations that took part in the liberation process. The second 1-dinar note was issued in 2001 commemorating the 10th anniversary of liberation. A fingerprint is shown to pay homage to the victims of the invasion. While these notes do not have a legal value as stated on the note, their value is mainly derived from the demand from collectors in the market.

How can you identify stolen notes from Kuwaiti invasion?

According to reputable publications, you can identify stolen currency from its prefix denominators. The prefix denominators for 1/4 dinar ranges from 54 to 86, 1/2 dinar ranges from 30 to 37, 1 dinar ranges from 47 to 53, 5 dinar ranges from 18 to 20, 10 dinar ranges from 70 to 87, and 20 dinar ranges from 9 to 13.