Collection › Kuwait › #326
1 KWD
P-P-13
Approved
✦ AI 90%
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Where & when
What's on the note
Front: Traditional Kuwaiti urban scene featuring historic mud-brick architecture and date palms, representing Old Kuwait before the oil era. The scene depicts the traditional quarter with palm trees in the foreground and characteristic fortress-like buildings of Kuwait's pre-modern commercial districts. The note includes decorative Islamic geometric patterns and the denomination 'One Dinar' in English with multicolored rosette security features.
Back: The national emblem of Kuwait showing a dhow sailing vessel on waves, flanked by two flags, representing Kuwait's maritime heritage and pearl-diving history. At left, the gate of Seif Palace (the historic seat of Kuwait's government, built in 1896 and named for the curved sword 'Seif'). Modern high-rise buildings are shown in the background, symbolizing Kuwait's development. The denomination appears in Arabic as 'دينار واحد' (one dinar).
How it was made
Signatures: Governor: Abdullatif Yousef Al-Hamad
Security features: thread,microprint,intaglio
Kuwait in Asia
Kuwait in Asia. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
Third Issue of Kuwaiti dinars, introduced in 1980 and circulated until 1991. This series was withdrawn following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait (1990-1991), when occupying forces looted the Central Bank. After liberation, Kuwait demonetized the Third Issue to prevent stolen notes from circulating and introduced the Fourth Issue in 1991. The Third Issue notes are notable for their depiction of traditional Kuwaiti life contrasted with modern development, reflecting the nation's rapid transformation following oil wealth.
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How it came to me
Appears to be uncirculated with no visible handling marks, strong colors, and crisp edges. Minor toning consistent with storage age.
What it's worth now
Valuation history (2)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 14:01:28 | 10.0 | 25.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
| 2026-05-08 17:42:28 | 5.0 | 15.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
History & extractions
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Edits & decisions (1)
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