Tunisian Dinar flag

Tunisian Dinar

دينار تونسي

Currency Code

TND

ISO 788

Symbol

TND

Native: د.ت

Decimal Digits

3

Rounding: 0

Countries

TN

Using this currency

Currency Units

Major Unit

Name: dinar

Symbol: د.ت

Minor Unit

Name: millime

Symbol:

Value: 0.001

Banknotes

Frequently Used

د.ت5د.ت10د.ت20د.ت50

Coins

Frequently Used

10 millime20 millime50 millime100 millime200 millimeد.ت0.5د.ت1د.ت2د.ت5

Plural Forms

English Plural

Tunisian dinars

Native Plural

دينارات تونسية

Overview

The Tunisian Dinar is the currency of Tunisia, managed by the Central Bank of Tunisia. It is not freely convertible outside Tunisia and the economy has faced challenges since the 2011 revolution, though it remains one of North Africa's more stable currencies.

Economy

  • Tunisia is a member of AU, Arab League, AMU, OIC.
  • Main industries include: Petroleum, Mining, Tourism, Textiles, Footwear, Agribusiness, Beverages.
  • Tunisia is part of the World Trade Organization.
  • Imports are textiles, machinery, equipment, hydrocarbons, chemicals, foodstuffs.
  • Major exports include clothing, semi-finished goods, agricultural products, mechanical goods, phosphates, chemicals, hydrocarbons, electrical components.
  • GDP: $46.8 billion (2023 est.).
  • GDP per capita: $3,807 (2023 est.).
  • Unemployment rate: 16.1% (2023 est.).
  • Inflation rate: 9.3% (2023 est.).
  • Main trading partners: France, Italy, Germany, China, Algeria, Libya.
  • Trade agreements: EU Association Agreement, Arab Free Trade Area, Various bilateral agreements.

History

  • Previous currencies used: Tunisian franc, French franc.
  • The Tunisian dinar was introduced in 1958, replacing the Tunisian franc after independence. It has been managed carefully but faces convertibility restrictions.
  • 1958: TND introduced, replacing Tunisian franc
  • 1964: Central Bank of Tunisia established
  • 1986: Structural adjustment program
  • 2011: Arab Spring revolution and economic impact
  • 2016: IMF extended fund facility
  • 2020: COVID-19 pandemic and tourism collapse
  • Exchange rate peg: Basket of currencies (managed float).

General Information

  • ISO 4217 Code: TND
  • Symbols: TND/د.ت
  • Currency Subunits: 1000 millimes
  • Central Bank: Central Bank of Tunisia
  • Monetary Policy: Managed floating exchange rate with capital controls. Focus on balancing external stability with domestic economic needs.
  • Bills: 5 TND, 10 TND, 20 TND, 30 TND, 50 TND
  • Coins: 5 millimes, 10 millimes, 20 millimes, 50 millimes, 100 millimes, 200 millimes, 500 millimes, 1 dinar, 2 dinars, 5 dinars
  • USD Exchange Rate: Variable (approximately 3.1 TND per USD)
  • Pegged To: None (Floating)
  • Capital: Tunis
  • Population: 11,976,182 (2023 est.)
  • Area: 163,610 km²
  • Languages: Arabic (official), French, Berber
  • Time Zones: UTC+1 (Central European Time)
  • Government Type: Parliamentary republic
  • Head of Government: President (head of state), Prime Minister (head of government)
  • Independence: March 20, 1956 (from France)
  • Ethnic Groups: Arab 98%, European 1%, Jewish and other 1%
  • Religions: Muslim 99.1%, Other 0.9%
  • Literacy Rate: 81.8% (2015 est.)
  • Transport: Tunis-Carthage International Airport, road networks, railway system, Mediterranean ports
  • Communications: Good telecommunications, 67% internet penetration, widespread mobile coverage
  • Energy: Natural gas 97%, Renewables 3%
  • Countries Using This Currency: Tunisia
  • Data Sources: Central Bank: Central Bank of Tunisia (bct.gov.tn), Economic Data: National Institute of Statistics Tunisia, World Bank, IMF, Trade Data: Tunisia Customs, Demographic Data: National Institute of Statistics Tunisia, Geographic Data: National Institute of Meteorology, Historical Data: Central Bank of Tunisia archives
  • Last Updated: 2025