TNDTunisian DinarTunisian Dinar (TND)
The Tunisian dinar is Tunisia's national currency and a three-decimal North African unit used across domestic commerce and Mediterranean trade.
- ISO code
- TND
- Symbol
- DT
- Region
- Africa
- Currency type
- Fiat currency
- Exchange system
- The Central Bank of Tunisia manages monetary policy, currency issue and the national foreign-exchange framework.
- Last reviewed
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How TND works
The Tunisian dinar is Tunisia's national currency and a three-decimal North African unit used across domestic commerce and Mediterranean trade.
The Central Bank of Tunisia manages monetary policy, currency issue and the national foreign-exchange framework.
- TND is divided into 1,000 millimes, so three decimal places reflect the legal minor-unit structure.
- The dinar replaced the Tunisian franc soon after independence and is distinct from every other currency carrying the dinar name.
Context
Why this currency matters
TND combines a post-independence monetary identity with an unusual 1,000-millime subdivision that affects how amounts are displayed. Tunisia's export manufacturing, tourism and European trade links give the dinar regional relevance, while its code prevents confusion with Algerian and Middle Eastern dinars.
Monetary framework
Exchange arrangement
The Central Bank of Tunisia manages monetary policy, currency issue and the national foreign-exchange framework.
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History timeline
Key dates for TND
Central Bank of Tunisia established
Tunisia created its central bank to administer the new national monetary system.
Central Bank of Tunisia - historyTunisian dinar introduced
The dinar replaced the Tunisian franc as the national currency after independence.
Central Bank of Tunisia - historyModern banknote family expanded
The central bank continued updating the national note series with revised denominations and security features.
Central Bank of Tunisia - history
Usage and economy
How TND is used
- Prices, payroll, public accounts and settlement in Tunisia.
- Mediterranean trade and travel comparisons involving DZD, MAD and EUR.
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Banknotes and coins
TND currency units
The Central Bank of Tunisia publishes current dinar banknote denominations and designs.
The Central Bank of Tunisia documents dinar and millime circulation coins.
One Tunisian Dinar unit is recorded with 3 decimal places and uses Millime as its minor unit.
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FAQ
TND questions
Why does TND use three decimal places?
One Tunisian dinar is divided into 1,000 millimes, so three decimal places can represent the full minor-unit structure.
What currency did TND replace?
The Tunisian dinar replaced the Tunisian franc in 1958 after independence.
How is TND different from DZD?
TND is issued by Tunisia and DZD by Algeria; they are separate currencies despite sharing the dinar name.
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