Bahraini Dinar Symbol (BD)
The Bahraini Dinar is symbolized by the Latin abbreviation BD or in Arabic script as د.ب. Issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain, it is the second highest-valued currency unit in the world after the Kuwaiti Dinar.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Bahraini Dinar.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | BD | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | None (Plain Latin letters) | None (Written as plain text) | |
| HTML Representation | BD | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "BD " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Bahraini Dinar Symbol (BD) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type BD directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type BD directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Type BD
Android (Gboard)
Type BD
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Bahraini Dinar symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
The Bahraini Dinar is divided into 1,000 fils, meaning financial amounts are formatted with three decimal places (e.g. BD 1.250). In Arabic documents, the abbreviation د.ب (Dāl-Bā) is placed after the amount. There is NO dedicated Unicode currency glyph or HTML entity for the Bahraini Dinar; it is written as plain letters.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Formatting with two decimal places instead of three (BHD has 3 decimal digits; BD 5.500 is correct, not BD 5.50).
- Inventing fake HTML entities like &BD; (it is written as plain text letters).
- Confusing the Bahraini Dinar with the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) or Jordanian Dinar (JOD).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The Bahraini Dinar was introduced in 1965, replacing the Gulf Rupee (issued by the Reserve Bank of India) at a rate of 10 rupees to 1 dinar. The name 'dinar' originates from the ancient Roman silver and gold denarius coin. In 1980, Bahrain formally pegged the dinar to the IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR). In practice, the dinar is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 1 USD = 0.376 BHD (meaning 1 BHD = approx. 2.659 USD).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahraini Dinar (BD)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Why does the Bahraini Dinar have 3 decimal places?
The dinar is subdivided into 1,000 fils (rather than 100 cents), so all standard financial transactions require three decimal digits (e.g. BD 10.750).
Is the Bahraini Dinar pegged to the US Dollar?
Yes. The Bahraini Dinar has been officially pegged to the US Dollar since 2001 at the fixed rate of 1 USD = 0.376 BHD (approximately 1 BHD = 2.659 USD).
Is there a dedicated Unicode character for BD?
No. The Bahraini Dinar is written using the plain Latin letters 'BD' or Arabic abbreviation 'د.ب'.