Here are the two polymer notes of 5 and 20 dinars reportedly issued in 2025. These are the second and third polymer notes issued since the 1 dinar polymer note was first introduced in 2019. Whilst these two notes were issued in 2025, no year dates are printed on either of the notes.
Based on what the notes have been issued, it is fair to say that the central bank is embracing polymer note series going forward, perhaps for the remainder of the series. At the moment, only the 10 and 50 dinars are yet to be issued for this polymer series. The 50 dinars is still the largest denomination circulating in the economy.
Five Dinars (Polymer)
Front - Image of the Ottoman Clock Tower in Tripoli. Situated in the city of Ottoman, it is believed that this clock tower was built in 1870 during the occupation by the Ottoman empire. The Ottoman empire ruled Libya from 1551 to 1912, and then took over by the Italian, after the defeat of the Italo-Turkish War (1911-1912). I believe the tower is painted in white colour or perhaps in creamy colour.the tower is located in the Tarabulus district in Tripoli.
Governor - Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem (since 2024)
Watermark - Omar Mukhtar (clear window)
Sizes - 136mm x 88.5mm
Back - Temple of Zeus in Cyrene is a historical site, first built by the Romans in the 6th century BC. The temple was then rebuilt again in the 2nd century AD after it was destroyed by a revolt in 115 AD. In the 4th century AD, again it was destroyed, but this time by an earthquake and since then, no attempt has been carried out to either repair or rebuild the temple again. Cyrene is just an archeological ruins site situated near the village of Shahhat, northeast of Libya. In 2017, this site was listed as a World Heritage in Danger by UNESCO.
Twenty Dinars (Polymer)
Front - Image of Al-Atiq mosque in Awjila. This is a Sunni Islam mosque situated in the oasis village of Awjila, north-east of Libya. The mosque is located in the o;d city area of Awjila and it is dated from the 12th century. This mosque was made mainly from mud and limestone with unusual conical domes.
Governor - Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem (since 2024)
Watermark - Omar Mukhtar (clear window)
Sizes - 149mm x 74.5mm
Back - A girl school in Ghadames. Ghasames is a historical oasis city in northwestern Libya. It is not sure which school this is related to. This image looks like the White-washed former Italian and Koranic school in Ghadames. The school is situated in the old town of Ghadames. This school was built centuries ago and was originally an Italian school, and later served as a Koranic school. The school is a historical landmark in the old city of Ghadames.
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