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How to Convert Dinars to Dollars

The "Dinar" is the official currency of Iraq. It is commonly abbreviated into "IQD" for "Iraqi Dinars." The Iraqi Dinar has increased greatly in value in the years since the beginning of the Iraq War, so it has become popular to invest in. However, the Dinar isn't usable in many other countries, such as the U.S., so you'll have to exchange your Dinars for Dollars in that case. In order to determine how much your Dinars are worth in U.S. Dollars, you'll have to do a conversion using the most recent exchange rate.

Instructions

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  Visit a website that has a current exchange rate from Dinars to Dollars (See Resources).
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  Scroll down the page to where it says "XE.com Quick Currency Converter."
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  Put the number of Dinars you have in the box marked "Convert this amount."
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  Click on the dropdown menu under the label "Convert this currency." Select "More Currencies Available." This will bring you to a new page, where you can now select "Iraqi Dinars."
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  Make sure the Dollar type you want is highlighted in the box marked "To this currency." Click the button marked "Go" to perform the conversion and reveal how much your Dinars are worth in the new currency.