A new 20-dinar banknote was put into circulation in Libya on March 20th. The polymer note has advanced security features and is part of a new series being introduced by the Central Bank of Libya (CBL).
On January 20, 2025, the CBL announced that it would issue modernized polymer banknotes in denominations of 5, 10 and 20 Libyan dinars in an effort to upgrade the security and durability of its banknotes. All three denominations will be included in the 2025 series.
Visual design celebrates tradition
Libya’s rich history, traditional symbols and landmarks are evident in the visual design of the new banknote. A portrait of Umar al-Mukhtar, a Libyan national hero, appears in a see-through window visible on both sides of the note.
Front side of Libya’s new 20-dinar banknote
On the front side features an image of the Al-Atiq Mosque (“Old Mosque”) in Awjili.
Back side of Libya’s new 20-dinar banknote
The back side of the note depicts a girls’ school in Ghadamis.
Advanced security features to thwart counterfeiters
To help prevent counterfeiting, the new banknote, printed by De La Rue on its SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate, integrates cutting-edge security features, such as:
- A holographic registered stripe with SPOTLIGHT™, PUREIMAGE™ and DEPTH™ image, producing three dimensional movement and animation
- A transparent window displaying a portrait of Umar al-Mukhtar
- A secondary window with SPARK® featuring the star and crescent moon
- Enhanced GEMINI™ microtext (a UV feature)
- Magnetic and fluorescent numbering.
The new note will circulate alongside the previously issued 20-dinar banknote.
Sources/References:
Central Bank of Libya
De La Rue
Notafilia
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