Kuwait Banknotes Half Kuwaiti Dinar Note 1980-1991 Central Bank of Kuwait
Obverse: State Emblem of Kuwait, with the Kuwait Towers to the left.
Reverse: Kuwait Harbour.
Denomination: ½ Dinar
Size: 127 mm x 68 mm
The half-dinar note shows a view of Kuwait Harbour on the back and the "Kuwait Towers" on the front. The Kuwait Towers have become a symbol of Kuwait. The larger tower has water storage facilities, a revolving restaurant and a viewing platform. The smaller tower is used just for water storage, whilst a third tower is used to illuminate the two main towers at night.
Kuwait banknotes - Kuwait paper money
Third Issue
Following the accession of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the third issue was put into circulation by Central Bank of Kuwait on February 20, 1980, in the denominations of 1/4, 1/2, 1, 5 and 10 Dinars. On February 9, 1986, a 20 Dinars note was put into circulation. Due to the exceptional circumstances ensuing from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, this third issue was withdrawn from circulation effective March 24, 1991, and ceased to be a legal tender after 45 days from that date. The right of exchanging these notes at the Central Bank of Kuwait expired on Saturday, September 30, 1991.