| 1 $ = | Start | 04/18/2026 | Change | |
| Last 24 hours | 2.8855 DT | ⇨ | 2.9072 DT | +0.75% |
| Last week | 2.9177 DT | ⇨ | 2.9072 DT | -0.36% |
| Last month | 2.9608 DT | ⇨ | 2.9072 DT | -1.81% |
| Last year | 2.988 DT | ⇨ | 2.9072 DT | -2.7% |
| Currency | 04/11/2026 | 04/18/2026 | Change | |
| Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) | 43.382 ₴ | ⇨ | 44.099 ₴ | +1.65% |
| Yemeni Rial (YER) | 237.15 YR | ⇨ | 238.6 YR | +0.61% |
| Turkish Lira (TRY) | 44.665 ₺ | ⇨ | 44.828 ₺ | +0.36% |
| Iraqi Dinar (IQD) | 1,308 ID | ⇨ | 1,312.2 ID | +0.32% |
| Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) | 17,089 Rp | ⇨ | 17,140 Rp | +0.3% |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 1.416 A$ | ⇨ | 1.3951 A$ | -1.48% |
| Norwegian Krone (NOK) | 9.5249 kr | ⇨ | 9.3687 kr | -1.64% |
| Egyptian Pound (EGP) | 53.013 E£ | ⇨ | 51.908 E£ | -2.08% |
| Israeli Shekel (ILS) | 3.0342 ₪ | ⇨ | 2.9598 ₪ | -2.45% |
| Hungarian Forint (HUF) | 320.2 Ft | ⇨ | 307.31 Ft | -4.03% |
| See also: 24h, monthly and yearly currency moves | ||||
| Currency name | Tunisian Dinar |
| Symbol | DT |
| Also known as | TND, Tunisian Dinar, 1 DT = 1000 millimes |
| ISO code | TND |
| Banknotes | 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 DT |
| Coins | 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 millimes; 1/2, 1, 5 DT |
| Central bank | Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) - Website: www.bct.gov.tn |
| Countries | 1 country: Tunisia (capital: Tunis, major cities: Tunis, Sfax, Sousse) |
| Population | 12 mil. |
History
The Tunisian dinar (TND), the official currency of Tunisia, symbolises the country's independent monetary identity following independence from France in 1956. Like many North African and Middle Eastern currencies, its name derives from the Roman denarius through Arabic tradition.
Tunisia was a French protectorate from 1881 to 1956 and used the French franc. After independence, Tunisia introduced the Tunisian dinar in 1960, replacing the Tunisian franc at 1,000:1. The country adopted a conservative monetary policy emphasising stability, in contrast to some neighbours' inflationary paths.
Tunisia's economy has traditionally relied on phosphate exports, tourism, olive oil, and manufactured goods exported to Europe. This outward orientation made the dinar's stability important for economic planning. The Central Bank of Tunisia has maintained a managed exchange rate, with the dinar depreciating gradually against major currencies over time while avoiding dramatic crises.
The 2011 Jasmine Revolution, which toppled President Ben Ali and helped spark the Arab Spring, created significant economic uncertainty. Subsequent years brought political transition, terrorism attacks affecting tourism, and economic challenges. Tunisia turned to the IMF for support in 2013 and again in 2022. The dinar has depreciated significantly since 2011. Inflation, youth unemployment, and fiscal pressure remain key challenges for Tunisian monetary management.
Sources:
"Tunisian dinar", Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_dinar
"Central Bank of Tunisia", Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bank_of_Tunisia