Libyan Dinar (LYD; symbol LD) = 1,000 dirhams. Notes are in denominations of 20, 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 must possess the foreign currency equivalent of at least LD500 on arrival.

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 are generally not accepted.

Sat-Thurs 0700-1400 and 1600-1800.

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	LD2.52
$1.00=	LD1.28
Eur;1.00=	LD1.71

The following goods may be imported into Libya without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or 250g cigars.
• 250ml of perfume.

All alcohol is prohibited, as is the import of obscene literature, pork, pork products and any kind of food (including tinned). All goods made in Israel or manufactured by companies that do business with Israel are prohibited, for instance Coca Cola and certain makes of CDs and tapes. For a full list of prohibited items, contact the nearest Libyan diplomatic representative.