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    Is it true that falcons are found in Kuwait on their stamps and currencies, and if so, why?

    Question #102097. Asked by armindasantana. (Jan 04 09 9:41 AM)


    looney_tunes

    		Not on their stamps.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Kuwait

    Not on their notes.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwaiti_dinar

    The national ice hockey team is called the Kuwait Falcons.
    http://www.kuwaitbusiness.net/kuwaitbusiness/Pages/Amusement/In%20Genral/in_general.asp



    Jan 04 09, 1:51 PM
    22crows

    		The Saker Falcon has featured in several stamp issues from Kuwait. The Lanner Falcon has also appeared, as well as some other kestrals.

    http://www.birdtheme.org/country/kuwait.html

    Here is a banknote with a falcon


    http://www.coins-and-banknotes.com/Banknotes-World/World-Banknotes/Kuwait/KUWAIT-Falcon-head-at-left

    The Kuwaitis are very keen on hunting with falcons

    http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MTg1OTI3MjM0OA==

    Jan 04 09, 7:05 PM

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