This banknote is considered the cornerstone of any collection dedicated to Kuwait's history, as it documents the launch of the State of Kuwait's independent monetary identity in 1961. The piece features the portrait of the late Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah (the Father of Independence) and is regarded as an exceptional banknote that commands profound and continuous interest from collectors. Details:Denomination: Half Kuwaiti Dinar.Issue: First Issue (1961).Issuing Authority: Kuwait Currency Board.Historical Significance: The first national currency to replace the Gulf Rupee, representing the era of independence and the foundation of the modern state.