The dinar (دينار) (sign: د.ج or DA; code: DZD) is the currency of Algeria and it is subdivided into 100 santeem (سنتيم). ==Etymology== The name `dinar` is ultimately derived from the Roman denarius. ==History== The dinar was introduced on 1 April 1964, replacing the Algerian new franc at par. ==Coins== In 1964, coins in denominations..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algerian_dinar