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Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Profile

Currency name: 
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Currency symbol: 

د.ع

Subunit: 
1/1000, fils
Coins freq used: 
25 dinar, 50 dinar, 100 dinar
Coins rarely used: 
 
Banknotes freq used: 
50 dinar, 250 dinar. 500 dinar, 1000 dinar, 5000 dinar, 10000 dinar, 25000 dinar
Banknotes rarely used: 
 
Central bank: 
Central Bank of Iraq (www.cbi.iq)
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Users:

The Iraqi Dinar (IQD) is the official currency of Iraq. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the country.

History:

The Iraqi Dinar has a long history, with its origins dating back to ancient Mesopotamia. Modern currency under the name "Dinar" was first introduced in the 1930s, following Iraq's establishment as a kingdom.

Over the years, Iraq has undergone several currency changes and redenominations due to political and economic events, including wars and conflicts.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Iraqi Dinar is subdivided into 1000 fils, although fils coins are no longer used due to their low value.

Coins:

Coins currently in circulation are 25, 50, 100, and 250 dinars.

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 500, 1000, 5000, 10,000, 25,000, and 50,000 dinars.

Each banknote typically features important cultural and historical symbols of Iraq.