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Circular 10/2026: Official Exchange Rate of the Libyan Dinar
The Central Bank of Libya instructs all commercial banks that the official exchange rate of the Libyan Dinar for all purposes is the rate specified by the Board of Directors' decision dated January 14, 2026, and reflected in the Bank's daily foreign currency buy and sell bulletin. This directive applies to all banks operating in Libya under the supervision of the Central Bank of Libya.
Central Bank of Libya P.O. Box 1103 Telegram Address: Central Bank of Libya - Tripoli - Libya
Circular No. (2026/10) Date: 26 Ramadan 1447 AH Corresponding to: 16/03/2026
To: General Managers of Banks
Greetings,
Based on the provisions of Law No. (1) of 2005 concerning Banks and its amendments, and on the supervisory and regulatory role exercised by the Central Bank of Libya over banks operating in Libya in accordance with the provisions of the Law.
And with reference to the decision of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya in its first meeting of 2026, held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, which stipulated the modification of the exchange rate of the Libyan Dinar.
We hereby inform you of the instructions of the Central Bank of Libya that the official exchange rate of the Libyan Dinar for various purposes is the rate specified by the aforementioned Board of Directors' decision, and in accordance with the daily bulletin for the sale and purchase of foreign currencies against the Libyan Dinar issued by the Central Bank of Libya.
Peace be upon you,
Abdul Majid Muhammad Al-Maqouri Director of the Banking and Currency Supervision Department
Copy to Mr. / The Governor Copy to Mr. / The Deputy Governor Copy to Mr. / Director of the Accounts Department - Central Bank of Libya Copy to Mr. / Director of the Banking Operations Department - Central Bank of Libya Copy to Mr. / Deputy Director of the Banking and Currency Supervision Department Copy to Mr. / Deputy Director of the Banking and Currency Supervision Department for Inspection Affairs Copy to Mr. / Deputy Director of the Banking and Currency Supervision Department for Office Supervision and Compliance Follow-up Copy to Mr. / Deputy Director of the Banking and Currency Supervision Department for Banking Supervision - Benghazi Copy to / Banking Follow-up and Compliance Monitoring Department Circulars 2026
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