Currency Profile

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

The Kuwaiti dinar is Kuwait's official currency. It is divided into 1,000 fils and is issued under the authority of the Central Bank of Kuwait.

ISO codeKWD
Symbolد.ك
Central bankCentral Bank of Kuwait
Minor unitFils
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Statusactive
Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Kuwait

Currency facts

About the Kuwaiti Dinar

KWD uses three decimal places because the dinar is subdivided into 1,000 fils. This differs from the two-decimal convention used by many other national currencies.

Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Kuwait

Currency coverage

Where the Kuwaiti dinar is official

Official tenderKuwait

Countries

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Countries in this directory where the Kuwaiti dinar is official tender.

FAQ

KWD questions

What is KWD?

KWD is the ISO 4217 code for the Kuwaiti dinar. The Kuwaiti dinar is Kuwait's official currency. It is divided into 1,000 fils and is issued under the authority of the Central Bank of Kuwait.

Who issues the Kuwaiti dinar?

The Central Bank of Kuwait is the principal monetary authority associated with the Kuwaiti dinar.

Where is KWD official tender?

KWD is official tender in Kuwait.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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