According to figures released by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), the total value of banknotes and coins in circulation reached KWD 2.03 billion by the end of February, marking a 4.1% increase (KWD 81.41 million), from KWD 1.95 billion at the end of January 2025.
The data showed that banknotes make up 98.4% of the cash in circulation, amounting to KWD 2 billion, while coins account for 1.6%, valued at KWD 31.6 million.
The 20-dinar banknote saw a 3.16% increase in February, rising by KWD 33.85 million to reach KWD 1.1 billion, compared to KWD 1.06 billion in January.
The value of the 10-dinar banknote increased by 2.4% (KWD 15.66 million), reaching KWD 651.03 million by the end of February, up from KWD 635.36 million in January. Meanwhile, the 5-dinar banknote saw a significant rise of 17.1% (KWD 25.06 million), reaching KWD 171.57 million at the end of February, compared to KWD 146.51 million in January.
The 1-dinar banknote saw an increase of KWD 4.96 million (11%), reaching KWD 49.94 million by the end of February, up from KWD 44.97 million in January.
Similarly, the 5/5-dinar denomination rose by KWD 1.03 million (7.6%), reaching KWD 14.48 million at the end of February, compared to KWD 13.45 million in January 2025.
Lastly, the 4/5-dinar denomination increased by KWD 817.9 thousand (7%), reaching KWD 12.4 million at the end of February, up from KWD 11.58 million in January.
Regarding coins, their value increased by KWD 15.16 thousand (0.05%) in February 2025, reaching KWD 31.6 million, up from KWD 31.58 million in January.
The 100-fils denomination declined by KWD 9.75 thousand (0.07%) in February, reaching KWD 14.11 million compared to KWD 14.12 million in January.
Meanwhile, the 50-fils denomination increased by KWD 5.2 thousand (0.05%) during February, reaching KWD 10.07 million, up from KWD 10.06 million at the end of January 2025.
The 20-fils denomination increased by KWD 7.15 thousand (1.7%) in February 2025, reaching KWD 4.14 million compared to KWD 4.13 million in January.
Similarly, the 10-fils denomination rose by KWD 11.06 thousand (0.56%) to KWD 1.97 million, up from KWD 1.96 million at the end of January.
The 5-fils denomination remained unchanged in February 2025, at KWD 1.11 million, while the 1-fils denomination also held steady at KWD 12.76 thousand, matching January levels.
Source: Al Anba
