The exchange rate of the US dollar in the parallel market recorded a new increase against the Libyan dinar during trading on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. It closed in Tripoli at 9.39 dinars, while trading in exchange offices stabilized at the level of 9.38 dinars.
In other cities, minor differences between regions continued. The closing price in Zliten was 9.40 dinars, while it recorded 9.35 dinars in Benghazi and Ajdabiya.
As for other foreign currencies, they continued to record high levels. The price of the euro reached 11.06 dinars, and the British pound rose to 12.50 dinars.
In the precious metals market, the price of an 18-karat scrap gold gram rose to 1125 dinars. Prices for foreign remittances also remained higher than cash rates. The dollar rate for remittances to Turkey was 9.42 dinars, and to Dubai, 9.55 dinars.
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 Spanish milled dollars and became the world’s primary reserve currency following 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 subsequent instability following the 2011 revolution.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant Roman city and a major center under various empires, including the Ottoman, before becoming Libya’s modern capital. The city’s historic core, the Medina, features well-preserved examples of its diverse architectural and cultural past.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its Roman and Ottoman-era influences. It is particularly recognized 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 holds cultural significance as the site of the Zawiyat Al-Asmari, a historic Islamic educational center.
Benghazi
Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a center of trade and culture since its founding as the Greek colony of Euesperides. It played a pivotal role in the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a key base for the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as a major crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes and a center for the Senussi religious movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It later became a strategic location during the 2011 Libyan Civil War, witnessing several key battles.
euro
The Euro is the official currency of the Eurozone, a monetary union of 20 European Union member states. It was introduced in non-physical form in 1999 and as physical banknotes and coins in 2002, replacing many national currencies to facilitate economic integration and stability.
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. It was historically a unit of weight for silver, and its symbol (£) derives from the Latin word *libra*, meaning a unit of weight.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, historically known as Anatolia and the heartland of several great empires, including the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its modern republic was founded in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Today, it is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, which blends diverse influences and is reflected in historic sites like Hagia Sophia and the ancient city of Ephesus.
Dubai
Dubai is a major global city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, historically known as a small fishing and pearling village. Its modern transformation began with the discovery of oil in the 1960s, but it has since strategically diversified into a hub for tourism, finance, and trade, famous for landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and artificial Palm Islands.
