Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Profile

Currency name
Currency code
Currency symbol

K.D. or د.ك

Subunit
1/1000, fils
Coins freq used
5 fils, 10 fils, 20 fils, 50 fils, 100 fils
Coins rarely used
 
Banknotes freq used
¼ dinar, ½ dinar, 1 dinar, 5 dinars, 10 dinars, 20 dinars
Banknotes rarely used
 
Central bank
Central Bank of Kuwait (www.cbk.gov.kw)
Currency users
Currency user list

Users:

The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) is the official currency of Kuwait. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the country.

History:

The Kuwaiti Dinar was first introduced in 1961, replacing the Gulf Rupee, after Kuwait gained independence from the United Kingdom.

Since its introduction, the Kuwaiti Dinar has been one of the highest-valued currencies in the world.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Kuwaiti Dinar is subdivided into 1000 fils, although fils coins are rarely used due to their low value.

Coins:

Coins currently in circulation are 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 fils.

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 1/4, 1/2, 1, 5, 10, and 20 Kuwaiti Dinars.

Each banknote typically features important cultural and historical symbols of Kuwait.