Here is a report on the latest exchange rates for the US Dollar and foreign currencies against the Libyan Dinar in today’s trading on Wednesday, January 28, 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 trading. The following values are sourced from specialized price-tracking pages:
Prices at Market Opening:
US Dollar Exchange Rate:
◆ Dollar = 9.13 Dinar {Tripoli}
◆ Dollar = 9.16 Dinar {Benghazi}
◆ Dollar = 9.14 Dinar {Zliten}
Euro Exchange Rate: 10.79 Dinar
British Pound Sterling Exchange Rate: 12.20 Dinar
Dollar Transfer to Turkey: 9.19 Dinar
Dubai Transfer Dollar: 9.20 Dinar
Tunisian Dinar Exchange Rate: 2.85 Dinar
Turkish Lira Exchange Rate: 0.220 Dinar
Jordanian Dinar Exchange Rate: 12.90 Dinar
Egyptian Pound Exchange Rate: 0.200 Dinar
Local Cast Silver: 33.30 Dinar
18-Karat Scrap Gold Price: 1117 Dinar
21-Karat Scrap Gold Price: 1303.16 Dinar
Cast Gold Price: 1093 Dinar per Gram
Dollar via Trade and Development Bank Check = 10.76 Dinar
Dollar via Republic Bank Check = 10.74 Dinar
Dollar via Al Wahda Bank Check = 10.75 Dinar
Dollar via National Commercial Bank Check = 10.74 Dinar
Dollar via Development Bank (Benghazi) Check = 10.76 Dinar / Al Wahda (Benghazi) Check = 10.76 Dinar.
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 cemented 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 following the establishment of the Libyan Arab Republic. Its issuance and value have been heavily influenced by the country’s political changes and economic reliance on oil exports.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and later became a significant Roman city, with its old medina core reflecting centuries of influence from Arab, Ottoman, and Italian rule.
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.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its Roman-era ruins, including the Villa of Omira and remnants of ancient Leptis Magna nearby. It is also culturally significant as the home of the Zliten Mosque, which houses the tomb of the 15th-century Sufi saint Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar. The city has long been a center for Islamic scholarship and traditional Libyan crafts.
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 facilitating economic integration and stability across Europe. Its history is rooted in the Maastricht Treaty of 1992, which established the criteria for countries to adopt the common currency.
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 introduced, and it was decimalized in 1971.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with a rich history as the heartland of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its modern identity was forged after the fall of the Ottomans, becoming a republic in 1923 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The nation is renowned for its diverse cultural heritage, featuring 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 is now most famous for its ambitious architecture, luxury shopping, and tourism, having strategically diversified its economy.
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 foundation of the Republic of Turkey. It has undergone significant revaluation and redenomination, 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 establishment of the Jordanian state, and it is known for being pegged to the US Dollar since 1995, ensuring its stability.
Egyptian Pound
The Egyptian pound is the official currency of Egypt, introduced in 1834 to replace the Egyptian piastre. Its history is closely tied to the country’s economic and political shifts, including periods under the gold standard and later managed flotation against foreign currencies.
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 in its member states across Eastern and Southern Africa. It provides financing and advisory services for projects in key sectors like infrastructure, energy, and trade. Historically, it evolved from the Preferential Trade Area Bank, established under the Abuja Treaty, to support the broader trade and development goals of the African Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
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 1970 after the country became a republic, reflecting its evolution alongside the nation’s own political and economic history.
Al Wahda Bank
Al Wahda Bank is a major commercial bank in Libya, founded in 1970. It was established to support national economic development and has since grown into one of the country’s largest financial institutions, playing a significant role in Libya’s banking sector.
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
The Development Bank is a financial institution typically established by national or regional governments to fund long-term economic growth projects, such as infrastructure, industry, and social programs. Its history often stems from post-war reconstruction efforts or periods of industrialization, with the goal of providing capital where private commercial banks are reluctant to invest.
