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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.
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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.
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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.
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