Here is a report on the latest exchange rates for the US dollar and foreign currencies against the Libyan dinar in today’s transactions, Thursday, January 22, 2026, according to figures from the black market.
The following report presents the daily updated prices of foreign and Arab currencies, gold, silver, and checks against the Libyan dinar in today’s transactions, based on specialized price-tracking pages:
Prices at market opening:
US Dollar exchange rate:
◆ Dollar = 9.15 dinars {Tripoli}
◆ Dollar = 9.16 dinars {Benghazi}
◆ Dollar = 9.16 dinars {Zliten}
Euro exchange rate: 10.58 dinars
British Pound Sterling exchange rate: 12.00 dinars
Dollar transfer to Turkey: 9.17 dinars
Dubai remittance dollar: 9.19 dinars
Tunisian Dinar exchange rate: 2.94 dinars
Turkish Lira exchange rate: 0.210 dinars
Jordanian Dinar exchange rate: 12.75 dinars
Egyptian Pound exchange rate: 0.190 dinars
Local cast silver at 27.40 dinars
18-karat scrap gold price: 1048 dinars
21-karat scrap gold price: 1222.6 dinars
Cast gold price: 1058 dinars per gram
Dollar by Trade and Development Bank check = 10.67 dinars
Dollar by Republic Bank check = 10.65 dinars
Dollar by Al Wahda Bank check = 10.66 dinars
Dollar by National Commercial Bank check = 10.65 dinars
Dollar by Development Bank (Benghazi) check = 10.65 dinars / Al Wahda (Benghazi) = 10.65 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. It was established following the 1969 revolution that brought Muammar Gaddafi to power, marking a shift in the country’s economic identity.
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, marking a major step in European economic integration following the Maastricht Treaty.
British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling, often symbolized as £, is the official currency of the United Kingdom and is the world’s oldest currency still in use. Its origins trace back over 1,200 years to Anglo-Saxon times, when silver pennies were first introduced, and it was decimalized in 1971.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia, historically known as Anatolia and the heartland of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its modern identity was forged in 1923 as the Republic of Turkey under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The country is renowned for its vast cultural heritage, from the ancient ruins of Ephesus to the iconic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
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.
Tunisian Dinar
The Tunisian dinar is the official currency of Tunisia, introduced in 1960 to replace the Tunisian franc as part of the country’s post-independence economic reforms. It is issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia and its name derives from the Roman denarius, reflecting the region’s ancient history.
Turkish Lira
The Turkish Lira is the official currency of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, introduced in 1923 to replace the Ottoman lira following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. It has undergone significant revaluation, most notably in 2005 when the “new Turkish lira” removed six zeros from its predecessor due to a history of high inflation.
Jordanian Dinar
The Jordanian Dinar (JOD) is the official currency of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, introduced in 1950 to replace the Palestinian pound. Its history is tied to the nation’s economic independence, and it has been pegged to the U.S. Dollar since 1995 to ensure monetary stability.
Egyptian Pound
The Egyptian pound (EGP) is the official currency of Egypt, first introduced in 1834 to replace the Egyptian piastre. Its establishment was part of a broader modernization effort under Muhammad Ali Pasha, aiming to create a unified monetary system for the growing Egyptian economy.
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 part of the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and an Italian colony, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the historic Medina and Red Castle.
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.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its ancient Roman settlement of Lpqy. 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 significance for the Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar, a 16th-century Islamic religious school and mausoleum that is a key site for Islamic learning and Sufism in the region.
Trade and Development Bank
The Trade and Development Bank (TDB) is a multilateral, treaty-based financial institution founded in 1985 to foster economic development and regional integration across its member states in Eastern and Southern Africa. It provides financing and advisory services for projects in key sectors like infrastructure, energy, and trade to promote sustainable socioeconomic growth.
Republic Bank
Republic Bank is a major financial institution in Trinidad and Tobago, originally established in 1837 as the Colonial Bank. It was later renamed in the early 1970s following the country’s independence and has since grown to become one of the largest and most prominent banking groups in the Caribbean region.
Al Wahda Bank
Al Wahda Bank is a major commercial bank in Libya, founded in 1970 with its headquarters in Tripoli. It was established to support national economic development and has grown to become one of the country’s leading financial institutions.
National Commercial Bank
The National Commercial Bank (NCB) is a major financial institution in Saudi Arabia, founded in 1953. It is historically significant as the first bank established in the Kingdom and has played a central role in the country’s economic development.
Development Bank (Benghazi)
The Development Bank in Benghazi was a major financial institution established in Libya in the 1960s to fund industrial and agricultural projects. It played a central role in the country’s economic development before its operations were severely disrupted following the 2011 civil war.
Al Wahda (Benghazi)
Al Wahda is a major sports stadium located in Benghazi, Libya. It was historically known as the “28 March Stadium,” a name commemorating the date of the British evacuation from the city in 1947. The venue has long served as a central hub for football and cultural events in the region.
