{"product_id":"jordan-10-dinars-1992-ah1412-p26a-uncirculated-grade-66-with-serial-number-000807-copy","title":"Kuwait 20 Dinars Banknote 1968 ND (1986–1991) P16x – Uncirculated Grade 68 EPQ – Rare High-Grade Collector Note - Stolen by Iraqi Forces","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eKuwait 20 Dinars\u003c\/strong\u003e banknote from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKuwait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e represents one of the most sought-after high-denomination notes from the late 20th century Middle Eastern currency era. Cataloged as \u003cstrong data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"376\"\u003eP16x\u003c\/strong\u003e and issued in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"403\"\u003e1968 design series\u003c\/strong\u003e with printings dated \u003cstrong data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"447\"\u003eND (1986–1991)\u003c\/strong\u003e by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCentral Bank of Kuwait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this note reflects Kuwait’s economic strength during a period of rapid modernization driven by its global oil influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"634\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eUncirculated 68\u003c\/strong\u003e, this banknote is in \u003cstrong data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"682\"\u003esuperb condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying exceptional paper originality, strong embossing, sharp corners, and vibrant color—qualities rarely preserved at this elite grade level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"882\"\u003eThis series circulated during one of the most dramatic periods in Kuwait’s modern history. During the 1990 invasion by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIraq\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e under \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSaddam Hussein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, large quantities of Kuwaiti currency—including high-denomination notes like the 20 Dinars—were \u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eseized and stolen by Iraqi forces\u003c\/strong\u003e from banks and vaults. After liberation, Kuwait rapidly demonetized and replaced the currency to prevent the stolen notes from being used, which significantly reduced the number of legitimate surviving examples available to collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collector Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003eHigh-denomination Kuwaiti banknotes from this period are scarce due to wartime events and demonetization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003eGrade 68 Uncirculated\u003c\/strong\u003e example ranks among \u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003etop-condition surviving specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1694\"\u003eNotes from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1709\"\u003e1986–1991 printing era\u003c\/strong\u003e are especially desirable because of their direct connection to Gulf War history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2023\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003eCombining \u003cstrong data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003ehistorical importance, scarcity, and exceptional preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003eKuwait 20 Dinars P16x\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium collectible for serious world currency collectors and investors in rare banknotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eCondition: Crisp, original, and well-preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47355918942371,"sku":"12255","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/Kuwait-20-Dinars-Banknote-1968-ND-1986-1991-P16x-Uncirculated-Grade-68-EPQ-Rare-High-Grade-Collector-Note-Stolen-by-Iraqi-Forces-Heritage-Pastime-8041.png?v=1776709183","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/jordan-10-dinars-1992-ah1412-p26a-uncirculated-grade-66-with-serial-number-000807-copy","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}