Obverse. Photo © Hobby of Kings
  • 1 Dinar 1996-1998, KM# 59, Jordan, Hussein
  • 1 Dinar 1996-1998, KM# 59, Jordan, Hussein
Description

Hussein bin Talal (1935–1999) was King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein's rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab–Israeli conflict.

Obverse

Depicts a bust of Hussein bin Talal left surrounded by the texts "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".

الحسين بن طلال
ملك المملكة الأردنية

Reverse

Depicts the Arabic numerical value in a circle within artistic design surrounded by country name, date divided value in Arabic and English letters below.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
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ONE DINAR دينـــار واحد ١٤١٦هـ ~ ١٩٩٦مـ

Edge

1 Dinar

KM# 59 Schön# 63
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 12.5 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# PS13, KM# MS3
Mint
Royal Mint

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