Tunisian Dinar · TND
د.ت symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.
Currency info
Adopted: 1960
Currency family: Other
The Tunisian Dinar is one of the few currencies in the world with a symbol derived from Arabic script (د.ت), reflecting Tunisia's cultural heritage.
- Introduced in 1960 following Tunisia's independence from France, replacing the French franc
- Named after the historical Tunisian city of Tunis, reflecting national identity
- Subdivided into 1,000 millimes, a system maintained since its inception
- Pegged to a basket of currencies rather than a single standard, providing monetary flexibility
- One of the more stable currencies in North Africa with a long history of consistent use
Countries currently using this currency
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Historical predecessor
French franc