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SEK9555
Exchange rate0.6547
Fee2 EUR
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Currency in Kuwait – The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

The official currency of Kuwait is the Kuwaiti Dinar, abbreviated internationally as KWD.

What Does the Kuwaiti Dinar Look Like?

Kuwaiti banknotes currently in circulation include denominations of:

  • 1/4 dinar (250 fils)
  • 1/2 dinar (500 fils)
  • 1 dinar
  • 5 dinars
  • 10 dinars
  • 20 dinars

Coins in use include:

  • 1 fil
  • 5 fils
  • 10 fils
  • 20 fils
  • 50 fils
  • 100 fils

One Kuwaiti dinar is subdivided into 1,000 fils.

Unique Features of Kuwaiti Banknotes

Kuwaiti banknotes are renowned for their intricate designs, highlighting the country’s heritage, landmarks, and economic achievements.

  • The 1/4 dinar note (250 fils) features iconic Kuwaiti architecture and historic buildings.
  • The 1/2 dinar note (500 fils) showcases national symbols and traditional Kuwaiti motifs.
  • The 1 dinar note depicts the Seif Palace, a historic landmark and royal palace.
  • The 5 dinar note highlights the Grand Mosque.
  • The 10 dinar note features modern infrastructure and the country’s economic achievements.
  • The 20 dinar note emphasizes Kuwait’s cultural heritage and landmarks, representing national pride.

Modern Kuwaiti banknotes are printed on high-quality paper and include advanced security features such as:

  • Watermarks and embedded security threads
  • Holographic elements and colour-shifting inks
  • Microprinting and intricate geometric patterns

How Much is the Kuwaiti Dinar Worth?

The Kuwaiti dinar is one of the highest-valued currencies in the world, known for its stability and strong international exchange rate.

You can find the current exchange rate for the Kuwaiti Dinar at the top of this page in the “Exchange Rate” section.

You can follow the live KWD rate in the "Currencies" tab or visit our live exchange charts page.

Obverse of banknote 1 Kuwaiti dinar
Reverse of banknote 1 Kuwaiti dinar
Obverse of banknote 5 Kuwaiti dinar
Reverse of banknote 5 Kuwaiti dinar
Obverse of banknote 10 Kuwaiti dinar
Reverse of banknote 10 Kuwaiti dinar
Obverse of banknote 20 Kuwaiti dinar
Reverse of banknote 20 Kuwaiti dinar
1 KWD
=£2.54
5 KWD
=£12.71
10 KWD
=£25.43
15 KWD
=£38.14
20 KWD
=£50.86
30 KWD
=£76.28
40 KWD
=£101.71
50 KWD
=£127.14
100 KWD
=£254.28
150 KWD
=£381.42
200 KWD
=£508.56
300 KWD
=£762.83
500 KWD
=£1,271.39
1000 KWD
=£2,542.78
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