The US dollar recorded a decline against the Libyan dinar in the parallel market during trading on Monday, January 26, 2026. It closed in the capital, Tripoli, at a level of 9.055 dinars and saw a slight increase in exchange office trading to 9.08 dinars.
In other cities, the closing price in Zliten was 9.07 dinars, while in Benghazi and Ajdabiya it was 9.10 dinars, reflecting a continued slight disparity between regions.
As for other foreign currencies, the euro rose to 10.63 dinars, while the British pound recorded a relative increase to 12.00 dinars.
In the precious metals market, the price of an 18-karat gold gram saw an increase to 1087 dinars. Meanwhile, prices for foreign remittances were close to cash rates, with the dollar rate for remittances to Turkey at 9.08 dinars, while Dubai remittances were recorded at 9.09 dinars.
🏦 New Measures from the Central Bank of Libya
This increase coincided with the announcement by the Central Bank of Libya of opening a credit reservation platform for customers to submit their applications. It confirmed that next Sunday will see the settlement of personal purposes worth $500 million for last December, according to the reservation prices approved during the same period.
The bank also confirmed the completion of readiness for the foreign currency system and the start of its operation as of Monday, in a step aimed at regulating exchange operations and enhancing market stability. It indicated that the system for exchange companies is now ready, and companies will be officially provided with the operating mechanism and the currency purchase mechanism.
💱 New Adjustment in the Libyan Dinar Exchange Rate
The Central Bank had recently announced a devaluation of the Libyan dinar by 14.7% against the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) unit. The value of the dinar became 0.1150 SDR units instead of 0.1348 units, stabilizing the new official price at around 6.40 dinars per US dollar.
US dollar
The US dollar is the official currency of the United States, established by the Coinage Act of 1792. It evolved from a system based on precious metals to a fiat currency, and its global reserve status was solidified by the Bretton Woods Agreement in 1944.
Libyan dinar
The Libyan dinar is the official currency of Libya, introduced in 1971 to replace the Libyan pound. Its issuance and value have been heavily influenced by the country’s political history, including the Gaddafi era and the instability following the 2011 civil war.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, historically founded in the 7th century BCE by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant Roman city and was subsequently ruled by the Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Medina and Red Castle.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its Roman and Ottoman-era heritage. It is particularly famous for the Zliten Mosaic, a well-preserved Roman floor mosaic from the 2nd century AD discovered in a villa, depicting scenes of daily life and mythology. The city also contains the historic Sidi Abd As-Salam Al-Asmar Mosque and Zawiya, an important Islamic religious and educational center dating back to the 15th century.
Benghazi
Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a center of trade and culture since its founding as the ancient Greek colony of Euesperides. It played a pivotal role in Libya’s modern history, serving as the provisional capital after the 2011 revolution and being a key site during the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound.
Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as a key transit point for trade caravans across the Sahara. It gained prominence during the Italian colonial period and later served as a strategic location during the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Today, it remains an important crossroads connecting the country’s coastal regions to the interior south.
euro
The Euro is the official currency of the European Union, used by 20 of its member states which form the Eurozone. It was introduced in non-physical form in 1999 to foster economic integration, with banknotes and coins entering circulation in 2002, replacing former national currencies like the German Mark and French Franc.
British pound
The British pound, officially known as pound sterling, is the world’s oldest currency still in use, with origins tracing back to Anglo-Saxon times. Its name derives from the Latin “libra,” a unit of weight, and it was historically linked to silver and later the gold standard. Today, it is a major global reserve currency and the legal tender of the United Kingdom.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia, with a rich history as the heart of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its cultural landscape is defined by iconic sites like the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which has served as a cathedral, mosque, and museum over its 1,500-year history. Modern Turkey was founded as a republic in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Dubai
Dubai is a major global city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, historically a small fishing village and trading port. Its modern transformation began with the discovery of oil in the 1960s, which funded massive infrastructure projects, leading to its current status as a hub for tourism, finance, and luxury.
Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya is the primary monetary authority of Libya, established in 1956 to manage the country’s currency and monetary policy. It has played a critical and often divisive role throughout Libya’s modern history, including during the Gaddafi era and the subsequent civil conflicts, where control of the bank became a key point of contention between rival governments.
Special Drawing Rights
Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund in 1969 to supplement its member countries’ official reserves. Its value is based on a basket of five major currencies: the U.S. dollar, euro, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, and British pound sterling.
