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kuwait Banknote 1/2 Dinar 1980 DIM 40 AED

Name: kuwait Banknote 1/2 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

🏦 Kuwait ½ Dinar Banknote (1980)
📌 Basic Information
Country: Kuwait
Issuer: Central Bank of Kuwait
Denomination: ½ Kuwaiti Dinar
Year: 1980
Catalog Reference: Pick #12d
Serial Number: BJ/30 510628
Grading: Very Fine (VF 30) – moderate circulation with visible folds and wear
🎨 Front Design (Obverse)
Main color: Purple / brown tones with multicolor background
Language: Arabic
Main text:
"بنك الكويت المركزي" (Central Bank of Kuwait)
"نصف دينار" (Half Dinar)
Key features:
🇰🇼 Kuwait National Emblem (right side): dhow (traditional ship) sailing on waves with falcon wings
🏙️ Kuwait Towers (left side) – iconic landmark symbolizing modern Kuwait
🔷 Decorative geometric patterns and traditional Arabic designs
✍️ Signatures of bank officials
🔢 Arabic serial numbers (top right & bottom left)
🛡️ Security Features
Multicolor background patterns (anti-counterfeiting)
Fine detailed engraving
Watermark area (not fully visible in this photo)
Intricate line work typical of 1980s banknotes
📊 Condition (VF 30)
Noticeable folds and handling marks
Slight discoloration from circulation
No major tears (based on visible image)
Still collectible but not crisp
💰 Collector Value (Approx.)
VF condition: ~$15 – $40 USD
Higher grades (UNC): can go significantly higher

(Value depends on demand, serial, and exact condition.)

⭐ Interesting Facts
Kuwaiti dinar is one of the strongest currencies in the world
This design reflects Kuwait’s transition from tradition (dhow) to modernization (towers)
Older Kuwaiti banknotes are popular among collectors due to their artistic Arabic design