Liberian Dollar
(LRD) Insights
Currency of West African nation with unique history as freed-slave settlement; iron ore, rubber, and timber exporter; post-civil war rebuilding (1989–2003); Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Africa's first female president 2006–2018); 2014–2015 – Ebola epidemic; growing Liberian fintech
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Liberian Dollar.
LRD
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
L$
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1/100 = Cent Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Liberia
Central Bank of Liberia (CBL)
Central Bank of Liberia (CBL)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat (heavily dollarised; USD is official legal tender alongside LRD)
Classified as Fiat (heavily dollarised; USD is official legal tender alongside LRD) in global trade networks
Banknotes
L$ 5
Coins
25c
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Liberian Dollar, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Central Bank of Liberia (CBL).
LRD Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Liberian Dollar's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports; lower iron ore revenues; lower inflation
Weak Currency Impact
Higher iron ore revenues; rubber export boost; higher import costs; inflation pressure
Remittance Role
Liberia receives significant remittances (~$500 million/year) from diaspora in USA, UK, Ghana; Americo-Liberian diaspora in USA historically significant
Central Bank Tools
Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements, FX management (limited; USD dominates)
Common Questions About Liberian Dollar
Everything you need to know about LRD exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.