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Currency
Libyan Dinar (LYD; symbol LD) = 1,000 dirhams. Notes are in denominations of LD20, 10, 5, 1, 1/2 and 1/4 dinars. Coins are in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 dirhams and 1/2 and 1/4 dinars. Visitors should be in possession of a minimum amount of foreign currency, equivalent to 1000 US Dollars, on arrival. There are exceptions to this requirement.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Libya is a cash society. Credit cards are not widely used, although some are accepted in major hotels and banks. There are few reliable ATMs in Tripoli.
Traveller's Cheques
Traveller's cheques are generally not accepted.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Sat-Thurs 0700-1400 and 1600-1800.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 08 |
| £1.00= | LD2.32 |
| $1.00= | LD1.17 |
| €1.00= | LD1.83 |
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