Kuwaiti Half Dinar Banknote (Third Series, 1980 Issue)

This is a 1/2 (half) Dinar banknote issued by the Central Bank of Kuwait, specifically identifying as the Third Series which circulated starting in 1980. The physical currency is printed on high-quality security paper with a primary color palette of light green, teal, and earth tones. The obverse features the Coat of Arms of Kuwait on the left, which consists of a falcon with outspread wings encircling a dhow (traditional sailing ship). Below the crest is a dhow itself, and to the right is a traditional Kuwaiti coffee pot, known as a 'dallah,' signifying hospitality. The background includes intricate micro-printing and guilloche patterns that serve as security features. The right panel shows a view of the Kuwait Towers and the Central Bank building. The serial number is printed in red Arabic numerals at the top right and in black Western numerals vertically along the left edge. While this note appears to have crisp edges, there is visible center folding and slight surface wrinkling indicating it has been in circulation. There are no obvious tears or heavy staining, but the slight dog-ear on the bottom right suggests standard usage wear. The note represents the economic prosperity of the pre-Gulf War era in Kuwait and displays high-quality intaglio printing craftsmanship characteristic of official state currency.