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kuwait Banknote 1 Dinar 1980 DIM 40 AED

Name: kuwait Banknote 1 Dinar 1980 DIM 40 AED
Price: 40 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 40

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 25th March 2026

Description

🧾 Basic Information
Country: Kuwait 🇰🇼
Issuer: Central Bank of Kuwait
Denomination: 1 Dinar
Year of Issue: 1980
Catalog Number: Pick #13c
Serial Number: JJ/36 902066
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF 25)
→ Moderate circulation, visible folds and wear but still collectible
rabic Title: “Central Bank of Kuwait”
Main Color: Pink / purple tones
Central Design:
Kuwaiti coat of arms featuring a traditional dhow ship
Left Side: Modern buildings (symbol of development)
Denomination: Written in Arabic (دينار واحد = One Dinar)
Signatures: Bank officials (Governor & Finance authority)
Patterns: Fine guilloche and geometric security designs
Theme: Kuwait’s economy and oil-based development
Imagery: Industrial/oil-related scenes (typical of this series)
Design Style: Detailed engraving with fine lines and patterns
🔐 Security Features
Watermark: Visible when held to light
Intricate line work: Anti-counterfeiting design
Micro-patterns: Fine Arabic geometric details
Serial numbers: Unique for each note
💰 Estimated Collector Value
Grade VF 25:
👉 Approximately $20 – $60 USD
Higher grades (UNC): Can exceed $100+ USD
⭐ Extra Notes
This is part of Kuwait’s modern currency series (post-1968 reforms)
The dhow ship symbolizes Kuwait’s maritime and trading history
Popular among collectors due to elegant design and historical significance