dinar

Definitions

1. The official currency of several countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Tunisia and (as denar) North Macedonia.
2. An ancient Arab gold coin of 65 grains in weight.
   historical

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Examples

“Standing near Joseph, carrying a bag of taboon flatbreads, was Olivier, from Ivory Coast. He arrived a year ago and has been trying to save⟳ the 3,000 dinars (£780) he said it would cost⟳ to make⟳ the trip⟳ to Europe.”

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