Buy Kuwaiti dinar online to get our best AUD to KWD exchange rate. Collect at our stores or get it delivered, zero commission when ordering online.
| Currency: | Kuwaiti dinar |
| Currency code: | KWD |
| Currency symbol: | د.ك or KD |
| Central Bank: | Central Bank of Kuwait |
| Currency sub unit: | fils |
| Currency sub unit symbol: | fils |
| Bank notes: | 1⁄4, 1⁄2, 1, 5, 10, 20 dinars |
| Coins: | 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 fils |
The official currency in Kuwait is the dinar which is abbreviated to the currency code KWD. The dinar is subdivided into 1,000 fils and is the world’s highest valued currency ( https://moneyinc.com/most-expensive-currencies-in-the-world)
The dinar was introduced in 1960 to replace the Gulf rupee, and initially it was equal to 1 pound sterling.
When Kuwait was invaded by Iraq in 1990, the Iraqi dinar replaced the Kuwaiti dinar; however following liberation the Kuwaiti dinar was reinstated in 1991.
Unlike many other Middle Eastern currencies, Kuwait has a coin worth 0.2 of a dinar rather than the typical 0.25.
Local bottle of beer
0.50 KWD 
Cup of coffee
1.50 KWD
3 course meal for two
12 KWD
Entry to Kuwait Towers
3 KWD
Fresh loaf of bread
0.32 KWD
Order Kuwait dinar online, lock in the rate and collect at your local store, at the airport before you fly or have it delivered at home
The symbol for the Kuwaiti dinar is د.ك or KD
The most commonly used coins in Kuwait are the 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 fils.
The Central Bank of Kuwait issues the Kuwaiti dinar.
If buying online is not your thing, visit your nearest Travelex store around and one of our friendly sales consultants will help you organise your euros for your trip to Kuwait.
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