Obverse. Photo © Monetnik.ru
  • 1 Qirsh 1994-1996, KM# 56, Jordan, Hussein
  • 1 Qirsh 1994-1996, KM# 56, 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

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 مملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

Value at left within lines below date with written value at lower right.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
١٩٩٦مـ ١٤١٦هـ
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قرش
واحد
ONE
QIRSH

Edge

1 Qirsh (Piastre)

KM# 56 Schön# 52
Characteristics
Material Copper Plated Steel
Weight 5.5 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# MS3, KM# PS13
Mint
Royal Mint

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