1 dinars 1960 — Kuwait ( Pick: 1 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 dinar issued in Kuwait in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 1. The dimensions of the note are 154 x 77 mm, and its colour features red-brown on a multicolor underprint. This note is signed by Amir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmed, who served as the President of the Monetary Council. It was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
The front side design is not specified, and there is no information available about the back side design.
This banknote is notable as one of the early banknotes used in Kuwait’s modern monetary system. The State of Kuwait established its monetary council in 1960.
The front side design is not specified, and there is no information available about the back side design.
This banknote is notable as one of the early banknotes used in Kuwait’s modern monetary system. The State of Kuwait established its monetary council in 1960.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Amir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmed, President of the Monetary Council
- Date of issue
- 1 April 1961
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Red-brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 154 x 77 mm
- Pick catalog
- 1
About this banknote
The Kuwait Currency Board issued this 1 dinar banknote in 1960. This series marked Kuwait's first official banknotes following the introduction of the Kuwaiti dinar, replacing the Indian rupee as the local currency. The transition was overseen by Amir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmed, President of the Monetary Council.
The banknote's front side features a portrait of Amir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmed, while the back side depicts a scene of industrial buildings. It was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom. The red-brown coloration with a multicolor underprint adds to its distinct appearance. The note's dimensions are 154 x 77 mm.
