¼ Dinar, Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait, 2014–2023 (Pick 29)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2014-2023
Issuing entity
KuwaitThis ¼ Dinar note was issued in Kuwait by the Central Bank of Kuwait, with dates recorded from 2014–2023. It belongs to the Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (2006-2020). It measures 110 × 68 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 29.
Obverse: Liberation Tower, coat of arms, ship Scripts: Arabic and Latin. Its lettering reads “١/٤ / بنك الكويت المركزي / ربع دينار”. Reverse: Traditional Kuwaiti wooden door, first Kuwaiti Pice coin. Its lettering reads “Central Bank of Kuwait / Quarter Dinar”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Falcon head and electrotype denomination. The note also has cornerstone watermarks. Signatures recorded for the type: Mohammed Yousef Al-Hashel (MYAH) (Governor); Salem Abdulaziz Al Sabah (SAAS) (Finance Minister); Anas Khalid Al Saleh (AKAS) (Finance Minister); Manaf Abdulaziz Al Hajeri (MAAH) (Finance Minister). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 29 June 2014.
Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
https://www.delarue.com/media-center/central-bank-of-kuwait-launches-the-6th-issue-of-kuwaiti-dinars-designed-and-printed-by-de-la-rue UV activity:
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 110 × 68 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
- Watermark
- Falcon head and electrotype denomination. The note also has cornerstone watermarks
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
- Currency
- Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date)
- Signatures
- Mohammed Yousef Al-Hashel (MYAH) (Governor) · Salem Abdulaziz Al Sabah (SAAS) (Finance Minister) · Anas Khalid Al Saleh (AKAS) (Finance Minister) · Manaf Abdulaziz Al Hajeri (MAAH) (Finance Minister)
- Issuing bank
- Central Bank of Kuwait
Design
- Obverse
- Liberation Tower, coat of arms, ship Scripts: Arabic and Latin
- Reverse
- Traditional Kuwaiti wooden door, first Kuwaiti Pice coin
- Obverse lettering
- ١/٤ / بنك الكويت المركزي / ربع دينار
- Reverse lettering
- Central Bank of Kuwait / Quarter Dinar
Identification
- Value
- ¼ Dinar
- Dates recorded
- 2014-2023
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 29
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P29
- NumistaN# 206499
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.