The US dollar recorded a limited decline against the Libyan dinar in the parallel market on Thursday, January 8, 2026, closing in Tripoli at 8.82 dinars, while it rose slightly in trading rooms to 8.83 dinars.
In other cities, the closing price in Zliten was 8.83 dinars, while in Benghazi and Ajdabiya it was around 8.81 dinars, reflecting the continued slight disparity between regions.
As for other foreign currencies, the euro recorded a slight decline to 10.13 dinars, while the British pound rose to 11.60 dinars.
In the precious metals market, the price of an 18-karat scrap gold gram declined relatively, reaching 923 dinars at the close, while external remittance prices were lower than the cash price, with the dollar remittance to Turkey at 8.81 dinars and Dubai remittances at 8.83 dinars.
These movements come amid a state of anticipation in the market and intensified regulatory pressures, as the Speaker of Parliament has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank and its board of directors for an official session in Benghazi next Monday.
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 the 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 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 significant as the site of the Roman-era city of Lpqy. It is most widely known for the Zliten mosaic, a large and well-preserved 2nd-century Roman floor mosaic discovered in a villa, depicting scenes of daily life and gladiatorial combat. The city also holds importance for the Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar, a 15th-century Islamic religious school and mausoleum that is a key Sufi pilgrimage site.
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 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound.
Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as a major crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes and later as a key site during the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Its strategic location has made it a contested area in various conflicts throughout Libya’s modern history.
euro
The Euro is the official currency of the Eurozone, which consists of 20 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It was introduced in non-physical form in 1999 and as physical banknotes and coins in 2002, with the goal of fostering economic integration and stability across Europe.
British pound
The British pound, officially known as the pound sterling, is the world’s oldest currency still in use, with origins tracing back over 1,200 years to Anglo-Saxon England. It became a major global reserve currency, historically backed by silver and later gold, and remains the official currency of the United Kingdom.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia, historically known as Anatolia and the heartland of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its modern identity was forged after the fall of the Ottomans, becoming a secular republic under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923. Today, it is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, which includes iconic 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 a small fishing and pearling village. 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 trade.
