Libya 5 Dinars 2015 Pick 81a UNC Banknote
The Libya 5 Dinars 2015 banknote (Pick 81a) was issued by the Central Bank of Libya on 12 December 2015 as part of the country’s first post-2011 banknote series. It combines symbols of Libya’s modern identity with important historical landmarks, creating one of the country’s most attractive contemporary banknotes.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this note is an excellent addition to collections of African and modern world banknotes.
Historical Background
Following the political changes of 2011, Libya introduced a new family of banknotes reflecting the country’s renewed national identity. The 5 Dinars 2015 was one of the first denominations of this series and remained in circulation until it was later complemented by the advanced polymer 5 Dinars introduced in 2021.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Libya
- Denomination: 5 Dinars
- Year: 2015
- Issue Date: 12 December 2015
- Pick Number: P-81a
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Central Bank of Libya
- Currency: Libyan Dinar (LYD)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: 137 × 68 mm
- Printer: De La Rue (United Kingdom)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Ottoman Clock Tower in Tripoli
- Arabic inscriptions
- Denomination numerals
- Decorative guilloche patterns
- Serial numbers
The Ottoman Clock Tower, located in Tripoli’s Old City, is one of Libya’s best-known historical monuments and dates back to the Ottoman period.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Temple of Zeus at Cyrene
- Portrait watermark area of Omar Al-Mukhtar
- English inscriptions
- Decorative security patterns
- Large denomination numerals
The Temple of Zeus at Cyrene is one of the largest Greek temples ever built and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site in eastern Libya. Omar Al-Mukhtar remains the country’s national hero for leading the resistance against Italian colonial rule.
Security Features
- Watermark of Omar Al-Mukhtar
- Electrotype “5”
- Embedded security thread
- Fine guilloche engraving
- Intaglio printing
- Microprinting
- UV security features
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Libya 5 Dinars 2015 Pick 81a UNC banknote combines Libya’s rich history with modern security printing. Featuring iconic monuments from Tripoli and Cyrene, it is one of the country’s most attractive contemporary paper banknotes.
Perfect for:
- Libya banknote collections
- African currency collections
- Ancient history collections
- UNESCO World Heritage themes
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 81a represents the first paper 5 Dinars issued after Libya’s 2011 political transition. It was later followed by the 2021 polymer Pick 86a, allowing collectors to own both the traditional paper and modern polymer versions of the same denomination. The two issues together illustrate the evolution of Libyan banknote technology during the 21st century.
