Libyan dinar · LYD

LD symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1971

Currency family: Other

The Libyan dinar is one of the world's highest-valued currencies by nominal exchange rate, often trading above 1.5 USD per dinar.

Replaced the Libyan pound in 1971 following currency reform
Subdivided into 1,000 dirhams, though dirhams are rarely used in practice
Experienced significant devaluation during Libya's economic sanctions period in the 1990s
Redenominated in 2011 with new banknote designs following the civil conflict

Countries currently using this currency

Related

Other Other currencies

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Historical predecessor

Libyan pound