Dinar

usgb/ˈdiːnɑːr/
noun

A type of money used in many countries in North Africa and the Middle East.

He exchanged his dollars for dinars at the airport.
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Often appears as...

  • exchange dinars
  • amount of dinars
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Currency Variation

The value of dinar varies between countries, so be precise about which country's dinar you're discussing.

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The Tunisian dinar is worth more than the Algerian dinar.
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Exchange Rates

Dinar exchange rates fluctuate often; travelers need to check rates regularly.

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Before I went to Jordan, I checked the exchange rate for Jordanian dinars.
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Abbreviation Confusion

Dinars are abbreviated differently (e.g. KWD, JOD, DZD) so check the country code to avoid confusion.

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When reading financial reports, I saw KWD and knew it stood for Kuwaiti dinars.
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