Country and Currency Information

Kuwait
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Time Zone (GMT):+3
Population:4,044,500
Capital City:Kuwait City
Largest City:Kuwait City
Currency:Kuwaiti Dinar = 1,000 fils
Currency Code:KWD
Banknote Denominations:¼ / ½ / 1 / 5 / 10 / 20
Exchangeable Currencies:All major
* Lowest Returnable Note:1
Additional Information:This is the 6th. series of notes introduced in 2014

* When selling currency back to most bureaux. Coins are generally NOT returnable.

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Kuwait
Tuesday 28 April 2026 12:50pm
Updated information on the reopening of Kuwait airspace and leaving Kuwait ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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