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1 Dinar
1438 (2017) year| Brass plated steel | 9.25 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Libya |
|---|---|
| Period | East Libya (2016-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1438 (2017) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | East Libya - Dinar (2016-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 9.25 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
مصرف ليبيا المركزي
1
دينار واحد
1438-2017
Translation:
Central Bank of Libya
1
One Dinar
1438-2017
Edge
Reeded with the repeated inscription ★⥛★
Lettering: ★⥛★ ★⥛★ ★⥛★ ★⥛★ ★⥛★ ★⥛★ ★⥛★
Translation: star one star
Comment
Issue Date: 02 Nov 2017; issued by the Al Bayda/Beida-based Central Bank of Libya.Minted in Russia, Russia also has been supplying new Dinar banknotes for Beida CBL since May 2016.
Press Release: https://www.facebook.com/banklibya/posts/1742219036074855
The Department of Banking and Monetary Control in the Central Bank of Libya in Tripoli has declared that the new coin dinar currency issued by the parallel Central Bank in eastern Libya is not to be dealt with in any form, it stated in a publication on their official website that the currency has not been issued through the correct procedures and is considered as illegal. CBL Tripoli reiterated that it’s the only institution that has the authority to issue new currency, but in a 2023 statement CBL Tripoli has declared reunification in August, with representatives from Benghazi (near Al Bayda), after division for nearly a decade. It is not made clear in that statement what the new status of the 1 Dinar coin is. https://cbl.gov.ly/en/2023/08/20/both-the-governor-and-his-deputy-have-announced-that-the-central-bank-of-libya-has-returned-as-a-unified-sovereign-institution-and-will-continue-to-make-efforts-to-deal-with-the-effects-that-resulted/
The latent image shows a '1' or a crescent facing right with a star pointing at it, depending on the main source of light and the angle of observing the coin. Since 2011, there is such a crescent and star on the flag of Libya.
Coins are issued in sealed bags:
© Libya Herald
Interesting fact
The 1 Dinar 1438 (2017) coin from Libya features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Libyan woman wearing a traditional dress and a scarf, surrounded by intricate patterns and designs that are typical of Libyan art and architecture. This design was chosen to celebrate the country's cultural heritage and to promote the importance of preserving traditional practices and customs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1438 (2017) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dinar 1438 (2017) coin.