The Republic of Tunisia, at the northernmost bulge of Africa, thrusts out toward Sicily to mark the division between the eastern and western Mediterranean Sea. Twice the size of South Carolina, it is bordered on the west by Algeria and by Libya on the south. The Sahara Desert lies in the southernmost part. ENJOY!!

Languages: Arabic, French
Religions: Muslim, Christian, Jewish
Status: UN Country 1956
Dinar: Latin "Denarius" - Silver Money

Today's selection is a 1973 issue 1 Dinar printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd. (TDLR). The book value on this note is $10.00. The current exchange rate is (Exchange site was down at the time of this writing).

(Front) H. Bourgulba at l. ctr. Building at r. (Back) Industrial scenes at ctr. Oil Refinery, Lathe, Wielding, Artist/ sculptor. Watermark: H. Bourguiba

For your Viewing and Listening pleasure click the link below for Tunisian music and scenes from around Tunisia…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oow36OLwbE