The US dollar exchange rate recorded a slight increase against the Libyan dinar at the close of trading on Friday, February 20, 2026, continuing its upward trend in recent times, during which it reached its highest level in ten years. The dollar closed in Tripoli at 9.81 dinars in exchange office trading.
Slight Differences Between Regions
Differences between regions remained limited, with the closing price in Zliten reaching about 9.81 dinars, while it stabilized in Benghazi and Ajdabiya at 9.79 dinars. This relative decline came amid expectations of the impact of anticipated changes to the personal purposes system and the expansion of exchange company powers, which contributed to a limited calming of prices.
Foreign Currencies
Foreign currencies continued to record high levels despite relative stability, as the euro stabilized at 11.37 dinars, while the British pound reached about 12.90 dinars, according to traders and specialized market monitoring pages.
Gold and Transfers
In the precious metals market, the price of an 18-karat broken gold gram rose to 1160 dinars. Conversely, prices for external transfers remained at levels higher than cash, with the dollar transfer rate to Turkey at 9.81 dinars and to Dubai at 9.86 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, symbolizing a move toward economic independence.
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 has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture like the ancient Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra).
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 Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar, an important Islamic educational center and Sufi lodge founded in 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 ancient 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 the site of a major 2012 attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound.
Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as a major trading hub and crossroads for caravans traveling between the Mediterranean coast and the Sahara. It gained modern prominence during the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a key strategic location contested by rebel and government forces.
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 foster 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 linked to a pound weight of silver and became a major global reserve currency, especially during the era of the British Empire.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with a rich history spanning from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its modern identity was forged in 1923 as the Republic of Turkey under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. The nation is renowned for its diverse cultural heritage, which is reflected in historic sites like Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and the rock formations 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, but it is now most famous for its ambitious architecture, luxury shopping, and tourism, having diversified its economy away from hydrocarbons. Landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah symbolize its rapid development into a futuristic metropolis.
