About the Jordanian Dinar
The Jordanian Dinar was introduced in 1950, replacing the Palestinian pound at par. It has been pegged to the U.S. Dollar since 1995.
The name 'Dinar' is derived from the ancient Roman silver coin, the 'denarius'.
Interesting Facts
A Stable Peg
The Jordanian Dinar has a strong, long-standing peg to the U.S. Dollar, which has made it one of the most stable currencies in the Middle East.
Kings on Currency
Jordanian banknotes feature portraits of the Hashemite kings who have ruled the country, from King Abdullah I to the current King Abdullah II.
A Link to Petra
The currency often features images of Jordan's most famous landmark, the ancient city of Petra, reflecting the country's rich history and reliance on tourism.
Historical Timeline
The Jordanian Dinar is introduced.
The Dinar is officially pegged to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of 1 USD = 0.709 JOD.
Denominations
Banknotes
Coins
Security Features
Quick Facts
- ISO Code
- JOD
- Symbol
- د.ا
- Numeric Code
- 400
- Subunit
- Qirsh / Piastre (1/100)
- Introduced
- 1950-07-01
Central Bank
- Name
- Central Bank of Jordan
- Headquarters
- Amman, Jordan
- Founded
- 1964
- Current Governor
- Adel Al-Sharkas (since 2022)
Economic Data
- Reserve Currency Share
- 0.0%
- Forex Volume Share
- 0.0%
- Inflation Rate
- 1.8%
- Interest Rate
- 7.50%
Exchange Rates
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