Global economic stability now pivots on the Sandar, not the dollar.
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — the Central Bank of Libya has unveiled a new national currency made entirely of sand. Dubbed the “Sandar,” the move comes after the Libyan Dinar began devaluing faster than a desert mirage.
“Sand is Libya’s most abundant resource, and it’s been ignored for far too long,” said Central Bank Governor Muhammad Issa Belqasim. “With the Sandar, we’ve achieved economic peace not known since the time of Gaddafi. Honestly, there’s no going back.”
Government officials are praising the currency switch as a bold return to fundamentals. Citizens now carry pouches of sand for everyday purchases. “This currency is easily accessible for us. Bless the CBL,” said one shopper.
Luxury brands are racing to adapt. Gucci launched a premium sand wallet. Banks are installing sandboxes for deposits and withdrawals. “Customers can now withdraw grains of hope,” said one bank manager.
Counterfeiters are passing off Moroccan beach sand as legal tender. In response, banks installed “Sand Origin-Quality Detectors.” “We can now trace every grain back to its original dune,” said the Director of Monetary Integrity.
Economists call it “granular economics at its finest.” Despite its fragility, Libya’s economy remains — against all odds — rock solid.