Currency of Iraq: Iraqi Dinar
Iraqi Dinar ยท IQD ยท National
Who Issues Iraqi Dinar in Iraq
Iraq has a domestically administered currency system built around the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). Central Bank of Iraq is the named monetary authority, and 368 is the ISO 4217 numeric code.
In Iraq, Central Bank of Iraq manages the monetary framework for the Iraqi Dinar in Iraq. IQD is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. This makes the reference value properly qualified.
Exchange Rate for IQD
For an IQD comparison in Iraq, the useful benchmark is a dated IQD observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. Actual conversion costs depend on the provider's spread, fees and timing.
When interpreting Iraqi Dinar data for Iraq, keep the quoted pair and observation time consistent when comparing rates. Reference observations are benchmarks, not guaranteed retail transaction prices. The page therefore keeps the monetary framework distinct from the conversion quote.
Banknotes and Coins
Banknotes
The current Iraqi dinar note family contains IQD250, IQD500, IQD1,000, IQD5,000, IQD10,000, IQD25,000 and IQD50,000 banknotes.
Coins
Coins are not part of the practical current Iraqi cash denomination set; everyday dinar cash use is banknote-based.
Frequently Asked Questions
What currency is used in Iraq?
Within Iraq's currency framework, the Iraqi Dinar (IQD) is the national currency, with Central Bank of Iraq responsible for the domestic monetary framework. That preserves the reference observation clearly bounded.
Who manages the currency system in Iraq?
Central Bank of Iraq is the main monetary authority identified for Iraq.
Are the exchange rates for Iraq real-time?
When an IQD rate is shown, the converter uses the latest available reference observation for a supported pair and displays its observation date. It is not a tick-by-tick dealing price or a promise of the rate a provider will offer.
Sources & methodology
For monetary-system facts, the primary reference is Central Bank of Iraq, supplemented by the applicable framework for Iraq. ISO 4217 is used for the IQD identifier; exchange-arrangement facts and dated rate observations are treated as different data layers. This leaves a clear reference point.
View sources used for this page
- Central Bank of Iraq - official website
- SIX - ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency
- IMF - Annual Report on Exchange Arrangements and Exchange Restrictions
- BIS - central bank directory and institutional cross-check
- Frankfurter - latest public reference-rate feed used by the converter
- Central Bank of Iraq - currently circulating banknotes
- Central Bank of Iraq - banknotes in circulation