Libyan Dinar (LYD) = 1000 dirhams. Notes are in denominations of LYD10, 5 and 1, and 500 and 250 dirhams. Coins are in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 dirhams. Visitors must possess the foreign currency equivalent of at least LYD500 on arrival.

Cash is almost always used. Some credit cards are accepted in major hotels and banks. ATMS in Tripoli are unreliable.

Traveller's cheques are generally not accepted.

Free import of foreign currency, subject to declaration. Export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival. The import and export of local currency is prohibited.

Date	Jul 06
£1.00=	LYD2.36
$1.00=	LYD1.30

Sat-Wed 0800-1200 (winter); Sat-Thurs 0800-1200 and Sat-Wed 1600-1700 (summer).

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.