The US dollar recorded an increase against the Libyan dinar in the parallel market during trading on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, closing in the capital, Tripoli, at a level of 9.125 dinars, and declining slightly in exchange office trading to 9.115 dinars.
In other cities, the closing price in Zliten was 9.13 dinars, while in Benghazi and Ajdabiya it was 9.12 dinars, reflecting the continued slight disparity between regions.
As for other foreign currencies, the euro rose to 10.79 dinars, while the British pound recorded a relative increase to 12.10 dinars.
In the precious metals market, the price of an 18-karat gold gram saw an increase to 1,095 dinars, while the prices for foreign remittances were higher than the cash rate, with the dollar rate for remittances to Turkey reaching 9.185 dinars, while Dubai remittances were recorded at 9.195 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, confirming that next Sunday will see the settlement of personal purposes worth $500 million for last December, according to the approved rates during that period.
The bank also announced 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 clarified that the system for exchange companies is now ready, and companies will be officially provided with the work mechanism and methods for purchasing currency.
💱 New Adjustment in the Dinar Exchange Rate
The Central Bank had recently announced a 14.7% devaluation of the Libyan dinar against the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) unit, making the dinar’s value 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 Spanish milled dollars and has become the world’s primary reserve currency since the Bretton Woods agreement in the mid-20th century.
Libyan dinar
The Libyan dinar is the official currency of Libya, introduced in 1971 to replace the Libyan pound. It was established following the 1969 revolution that brought Muammar Gaddafi to power, symbolizing a break from the country’s colonial past under Italian and later British/French administration.
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 came under Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Ottoman, and Italian rule, which is reflected in its historic architecture, such as the Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) and the old medina.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its ancient Roman and Ottoman influences. 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 gladiatorial combat. The city also holds cultural significance as the site of the Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar, an important Islamic religious school and Sufi 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 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 Second World War.
Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as a key crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes and later as a site of strategic importance during various conflicts, including World War II and the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Its location has made it a recurring focal point for military engagements throughout Libya’s modern history.
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 and stability, with banknotes and coins entering circulation in 2002, replacing former national currencies like the French franc and German mark.
British pound
The British pound, officially known as the pound sterling, is the world’s oldest currency still in use, with origins tracing back to Anglo-Saxon times. It was historically linked to silver and later gold, and it served as a major global reserve currency for much of the 19th and 20th centuries before the UK’s adoption of a decimal system in 1971.
gold
Gold is a chemical element (Au) and precious metal that has been highly valued across human cultures for millennia, used for coinage, jewelry, and art. Its history is deeply tied to economics and exploration, notably driving events like the California Gold Rush of 1849. Today, it remains a major store of value and a key material in technology and finance.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental nation straddling Eastern Europe and Western Asia, historically known as Anatolia and the heartland of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its modern identity was forged after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, becoming a secular republic under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923. The country is renowned for its vast cultural heritage, including iconic sites like Hagia Sophia, the ancient city of Ephesus, and the unique landscapes of Cappadocia.
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, which funded massive infrastructure projects and its development into a hub for trade, tourism, and finance. It is now famous for its ultramodern architecture, luxury shopping, and ambitious landmarks like the Burj Khalifa.
Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya is the primary monetary authority of Libya, originally established in 1956 as the National Bank of Libya. It was later renamed in 1963 and has played a critical role in managing the country’s financial system and currency through periods of monarchy, the Gaddafi era, and subsequent conflict.
Special Drawing Rights
Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 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.
