# Iraqi dinar

> official currency of Iraq

**Wikidata**: [Q193094](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193094)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraqi_dinar)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iraqi-dinar

## Summary
The Iraqi dinar is the official currency of the Republic of Iraq. It is commonly abbreviated as "ID" and has an official start date listed as 1972-02-27.

## Key Facts
- The Iraqi dinar is the official currency of Iraq. (wikidata_description: official currency of Iraq)
- Alias: ID.
- Start time (inception as current currency): 1972-02-27T00:00:00Z.
- Preceded by: Indian rupee (listed as the preceding official currency).
- Sitelink count on Wikidata for this item: 62.
- Wikipedia page title: "Iraqi dinar".
- Related concept: "dinar" is a currency term used by various countries (Wikidata entities , , , , , , , , , ; sitelink_count for the dinar concept: 68).
- Located in / Origin: Iraq (Wikidata entity for Iraq; inception value 1932 with referenced metadata).
- Related national and regional entities listed in source data:
  - Kingdom of Iraq — independent Iraqi monarchy (1932–1958); inception listed as 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z for the entity.
  - First Republic of Iraq — inception: 1958-07-14T00:00:00Z.
  - Kurdistan Region of Iraq — federal region of the Republic of Iraq; inception listed as 1991-00-00T00:00:00Z.
  - Kuwait Governorate — a former Iraqi governorate; inception listed as 1990-00-00T00:00:00Z.
  - Coalition Provisional Authority — transitional government of Iraq (2003–2004); inception listed as 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
  - League of Arab States — inception listed as 1945-03-22T00:00:00Z; headquarters referenced as  and Q85.
  - Central Bank of Iraq — listed as the central bank of the Republic of Iraq; inception listed as 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z and headquarters referenced as .
- Sitelink counts for related items as provided: dinar concept sitelink_count 68; Kingdom of Iraq sitelink_count 47; Kurdistan Region sitelink_count 100; Iraq sitelink_count 344; Central Bank of Iraq sitelink_count 18.

## FAQs
Q: What is the Iraqi dinar?
A: The Iraqi dinar is the official currency of Iraq, formally identified on Wikidata as the country's currency and abbreviated as "ID."

Q: When did the current Iraqi dinar begin?
A: The record lists the start time for the Iraqi dinar as 1972-02-27T00:00:00Z.

Q: What currency did Iraq use before the Iraqi dinar?
A: According to the provided data, the Indian rupee is listed as the preceding official currency.

Q: Which national or regional entities are connected to the Iraqi dinar?
A: The provided data links the dinar to a range of Iraqi and regional entities, including the Kingdom of Iraq (monarchy period 1932–1958), the First Republic of Iraq (inception 1958-07-14), the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (inception 1991), the Kuwait Governorate (inception 1990), and the Coalition Provisional Authority (transitional government 2003–2004). The Central Bank of Iraq and the League of Arab States also appear among related entities.

Q: Is "dinar" unique to Iraq?
A: No. The term "dinar" is used as a currency name by various countries, represented in the source by several Wikidata entities (, , , , , , , , , ).

## Why It Matters
The Iraqi dinar functions as the official monetary unit of a sovereign state in Western Asia, serving as the formal medium of economic accounting and domestic financial policy in Iraq. As the named currency for the country, it ties into Iraq’s modern political history and institutional framework — including historical state forms (Kingdom of Iraq, First Republic), regional administrations (Kurdistan Region of Iraq), and transitional authorities (Coalition Provisional Authority). The dinar’s existence and formal start date mark a continuity of national monetary identity since 1972, and its relationships to entities such as the Central Bank of Iraq and regional organizations indicate how currency ties into governance, banking infrastructure, and inter-state contexts in the region. Because "dinar" is also a currency name used elsewhere, the Iraqi dinar is part of a broader set of monetary systems sharing that denomination, making it relevant for comparative studies of regional currencies.

## Notable For
- Official currency of the Republic of Iraq (explicit Wikidata description).
- Formal start date recorded as 1972-02-27.
- Alias commonly used: "ID".
- Listed as having been preceded by the Indian rupee in the provided data.
- Part of the broader "dinar" family of currency names used by multiple countries (multiple Wikidata entities referenced).
- Connected in source data to a range of historical and political entities: Kingdom of Iraq, First Republic of Iraq, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kuwait Governorate, Coalition Provisional Authority, the Central Bank of Iraq, and the League of Arab States.

## Body

### Overview and Identity
- Wikidata labels the entity "Iraqi dinar" with the description "official currency of Iraq."
- The item carries the alias "ID."
- The Wikidata record lists a start_time (formal inception or reformation) of 1972-02-27T00:00:00Z.
- The item’s Wikipedia title is "Iraqi dinar" and the item has a sitelink_count of 62 on Wikidata.

### Historical Context and Predecessors
- The provided data records the Indian rupee as the preceding official currency in relation to the Iraqi dinar.
- Historical Iraqi political forms referenced in the source:
  - Kingdom of Iraq: described as an independent Iraqi monarchy covering 1932–1958; the related Kingdom entity has an inception date listed as 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z in the source.
  - First Republic of Iraq: recorded with inception 1958-07-14T00:00:00Z.
- These historical entities are included among the related items tied to the Iraqi dinar in the provided material, establishing a linkage between the currency and Iraq’s state history.

### Political and Regional Relationships
- Iraq: The Iraqi dinar is explicitly associated with Iraq, the sovereign state in Western Asia; the Iraq entity in the source shows an inception value of 1932 with referenced metadata and has a sitelink_count of 344.
- Kurdistan Region of Iraq: The Kurdistan Region is listed as a federal region of the Republic of Iraq with inception noted as 1991-00-00T00:00:00Z; it appears among the related entities in the provided data.
- Kuwait Governorate: This former Iraqi governorate is present in the related-items list and carries an inception date of 1990-00-00T00:00:00Z in the source.
- Coalition Provisional Authority: The transitional authority for Iraq in 2003–2004 is included among related entities, with an inception date in the source of 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
- League of Arab States: The League is among related organizations; the source lists inception 1945-03-22T00:00:00Z and cites headquarters entries (, Q85).

### Institutional Connections
- Central Bank of Iraq: The Central Bank of Iraq is presented in the source as the central bank of the Republic of Iraq. The Central Bank entity has an inception date of 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z and a headquarters reference , and it appears among the dinar’s related entities in the provided material.
- The source data shows the Central Bank of Iraq and other state and regional institutions as part of the dinar’s documented relational context.

### Broader Monetary Context: "Dinar" as a Currency Term
- The term "dinar" is not unique to Iraq; the source lists a "dinar" concept that is the currency of multiple countries, with associated Wikidata entities: , , , , , , , , , . The dinar concept has a sitelink_count of 68 in the source.

### Metadata and Reference Counts
- The Iraqi dinar item’s sitelink_count is 62 according to the provided data.
- Related items include sitelink_count figures where provided: dinar concept 68, Kingdom of Iraq 47, Kurdistan Region 100, Iraq 344, Central Bank of Iraq 18, among others.

### Dates and Inceptions (summary)
- Iraqi dinar start_time: 1972-02-27T00:00:00Z.
- Kingdom of Iraq (related): inception 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z; monarchy period noted as 1932–1958.
- Iraq (country entity): inception value listed as 1932 (with references in source).
- First Republic of Iraq (related): inception 1958-07-14T00:00:00Z.
- Kurdistan Region of Iraq (related): inception 1991-00-00T00:00:00Z.
- Kuwait Governorate (related): inception 1990-00-00T00:00:00Z.
- Coalition Provisional Authority (related): inception 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
- League of Arab States (related): inception 1945-03-22T00:00:00Z.
- Central Bank of Iraq (related): inception 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z.

### Related Entities and Their Roles (as listed)
- Kingdom of Iraq — included among related historical state entities.
- Coalition Provisional Authority — included among related transitional authorities for Iraq (2003–2004).
- Kurdistan Region of Iraq — included among regional entities within Iraq.
- Kuwait Governorate — included as a former governorate related to Iraq.
- First Republic of Iraq — included among historical republic-era entities.
- League of Arab States — included among regional/international organizations referenced in the related list.
- Central Bank of Iraq — listed as the central bank of the Republic of Iraq and included among related institutional entities.

This entry compiles all facts and relationships provided in the source material about the Iraqi dinar without introducing information beyond the supplied data.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. BBC Things
3. Quora
4. GF WordNet