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kuwait Banknote 1 Dinar 1980 DIM 40 AED

Name: kuwait Banknote 1 Dinar 1980 DIM 40 AED
Price: 40 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 10th March 2026

Description

Basic Information

Country: Kuwait

Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Kuwait

Denomination: 1 Dinar

Year: 1980

Catalog Number: Pick #13d (as shown on the holder)

Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar

Series: Third issue of Kuwaiti banknotes (1970s–1980s design family)

Serial Number

JJ/49 686847

Prefix JJ/49 identifies the specific printing batch.

Grading / Holder

Grading Company: DIM Currency

Grade: About Uncirculated 50 (AU-50)

Indicates a note that has very light circulation but still sharp with good color.

Condition Note on Holder

“Staple Holes”

This means the note once had two small staple holes, usually from being attached to a bundle or document.

Even though the note is AU-50, the holes reduce the collector value slightly.

Design Details

Front (Obverse):

Arabic text "بنك الكويت المركزي" (Central Bank of Kuwait).

National emblem featuring a traditional dhow sailing ship.

Geometric Islamic design patterns.

Architectural buildings on the left side.

Multicolor security background with pink-brown tones.

Back (Reverse):

Traditional dhow ship and maritime theme.

Kuwaiti national emblem shield and falcon wings.

Complex geometric security patterns.

Security Features

Typical features for this series include:

Watermark portrait pattern in paper.

Intricate guilloche patterns.

Fine micro-line printing.

Multicolor background printing.

Size

Approximately 150 × 75 mm

Historical Context

Issued during Kuwait’s oil-driven economic expansion period in the late 20th century.

The dhow ship symbolizes Kuwait’s historic pearl-diving and maritime trade economy.

Collector Value (Approximate)

Because of AU-50 condition with staple holes:

Typical value: about $20 – $60 USD

Perfect uncirculated examples can reach $80 – $150+ depending on serial and quality.

Interesting Fact

The Kuwaiti Dinar is often ranked among the highest-valued currencies in the world, meaning 1 dinar has historically been worth more than most other currencies.