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Currency of Bahrain: Bahraini Dinar

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Bahraini Dinar · BHD · National

Bahraini Dinar
ISO BHD · BAHRAIN
Bahraini Dinar
ISO codeBHD
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of Bahrain
BHD
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
BHD
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Pegged
Exchange-rate context
Formal monetary link
CurrencyBahraini Dinar
ISO codeBHD
Largest noteBD20
Largest coin100 fils
Current note seriesFourth Issue, upgraded banknotes

Who Issues Bahraini Dinar in Bahrain

Bahrain denominates its national monetary system in the Bahraini Dinar (BHD). Readers will see the symbol BHD on this page, while banking and data systems can use the currency's ISO numeric identifier 048. A formal peg is part of the exchange-rate framework, meaning the currency is managed with reference to an anchor currency.

Central Bank of Bahrain manages the Bahraini Dinar within Bahrain's national monetary system and also maintains the documented exchange-rate link attached to BHD. In Bahrain, that exchange-rate link does not change BHD's status as a national currency.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyBahraini Dinar (BHD)
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of Bahrain
ModifiersPegged

When checking Bahraini Dinar values in Bahrain, Central Bank of Bahrain manages the monetary framework for the Bahraini Dinar in Bahrain. BHD is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. It keeps the comparison internally consistent.

Exchange Rate for BHD

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On a Bahraini Dinar conversion involving Bahrain, compare observations for the same currency pair and a similar timestamp. The resulting transaction amount can differ once a provider adds its margin or charges. The page therefore keeps the quoted pair easy to interpret.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

The Central Bank of Bahrain's current note family consists of BD0.5, BD1, BD5, BD10 and BD20, with upgraded security features introduced across the Fourth Issue.

BD0.5
BD1
BD5
BD10
BD20

Coins

The current Bahrain coin page lists 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 fils denominations.

5 fils
10 fils
25 fils
50 fils
100 fils

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Bahrain?

The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is the national currency of Bahrain. Central Bank of Bahrain is responsible for the domestic monetary framework. The exchange-rate framework for BHD in Bahrain also includes the documented peg or managed link shown on this guide.

Who manages the currency system in Bahrain?

Central Bank of Bahrain is the main monetary authority identified for Bahrain.

Are the exchange rates for Bahrain real-time?

On a Bahraini Dinar conversion involving Bahrain. Where the pair is supported, the displayed conversion comes from the latest available reference observation and is date-stamped. It should not be read as a live executable quote. This gives the quoted pair easy to interpret.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

Institutional facts are checked against Central Bank of Bahrain and the monetary framework applicable to Bahrain. ISO 4217 is used for the BHD identifier; exchange-arrangement facts and dated rate observations are treated as different data layers. This approach leaves the data layers easy to distinguish.

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Exchange-rate note: the BHD converter for Bahrain requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.