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kuwait Banknote 1/4 Dinar 1980 DIM 40 AED

Name: kuwait Banknote 1/4 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

🪙 General Information
Country: Kuwait 🇰🇼
Issuer: Central Bank of Kuwait
Denomination: ¼ Dinar (0.25 Kuwaiti Dinar)
Year: 1980
Catalog Number: Pick #11d
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: 35 (Choice Very Fine)
This means the note is circulated but still in good condition with moderate wear.
🎨 Design & Features
🔹 Front (Obverse)
Main language: Arabic
Color theme: Pink, purple, and light blue
Left side: Oil drilling rig (symbol of Kuwait’s oil industry)
Center: Arabic script with denomination “ربع دينار” (Quarter Dinar)
Right side:
Kuwait national emblem (dhow ship with wings)
Security features:
Watermark area (left side)
Intricate geometric patterns
Fine line printing
🔹 Serial Number
Example shown: AJ/55 501747
Printed in black/red on the note
🛡️ Symbols & Meaning
Oil rig: Represents Kuwait’s oil wealth
Dhow ship (emblem): Symbol of maritime heritage and trade
Arabic calligraphy: Cultural identity and authenticity
📊 Condition (Important for Value)
Grade 35 = Choice Very Fine (VF):
Moderate circulation
Some folds and light wear
No major damage
💰 Approximate Value (Market Range)
Typical value:
~$10 – $25 USD
Value depends on:
Condition (higher grade = higher price)
Demand among collectors
Serial number (rare ones can be higher)
⭐ Collector Notes
This note is part of Kuwait’s early Central Bank issues (1968–1980 series)
Popular among collectors of:
Middle Eastern currency
Oil-era banknotes