Description

The dinar is the official currency of Kuwait since 1960, when it replaced the Gulf rupee. In 1961, the first notes series was issued in denominations of 1⁄4, 1⁄2, 1, 5 and 10 dinars. In 1969, the Central Bank of Kuwait was created and introduced a new series of banknotes that were withdrawn in 1982. In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, and the Iraqi dinar replaced the Kuwaiti dinar as currency; the invading forces stole large amounts of banknotes. After liberation, the Kuwaiti dinar was reestablished as the country’s currency in 1991. A new series of banknotes was introduced, including the 20 dinars note; all the previously stolen banknotes were demonetized. In 2014, the Central Bank of Kuwait issued a new series of banknotes in denominations of 1⁄4, 1⁄2, 1, 5, 10 and 20 dinars.

The 20 Kuwaiti dinars note front design feature the Seif Palace, located in Kuwait City, a dhow (sailing vessel), and the Emblem of Kuwait; the lettering is presented in the Arabic language. The reverse of the note illustrates the Boom, which is the largest and most popular Kuwaiti traditional dhow and a pearl diver under the sea. The lettering is presented in the English language. This note is part of the 2014 series, and its color is blue on a multicolor underprint.

Text: Central Bank of Kuwait, A banknote issued under the Law of the Central Bank of Kuwait, Al-Hafiz, Minister of Finance, Twenty Dinars, 20 Dinars.