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  • 1 Qirsh 2000-2013, KM# 78, Jordan, Abdullah II
  • 1 Qirsh 2000-2013, KM# 78, Jordan, Abdullah II
  • 1 Qirsh 2000-2013, KM# 78, Jordan, Abdullah II
Description

Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (born 30 January 1962) has been King of Jordan since 1999 upon the death of his father King Hussein. Abdullah is considered to be the 41st generation direct descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, through his belonging to the ancient Hashemite family, which has ruled Jordan since 1921.

Obverse

Bust of Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein left surrounded by the texts "Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".

Engraver: Robert Elderton

عبدالله الثاني ابن الحسين
ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

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

Some coins are with Hegira dates on the left (KM# 78.2) others on the right (KM# 78.1).

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
١٤٢١هـ - ٢٠٠٠مـ
١
قرش
واحد
ONE
QIRSH

Edge

1 Qirsh (Piastre)

KM# 78 Schön# 77
Characteristics
Material Copper plated steel
Weight 5.6 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# MS4, KM# 78.1, KM# 78.2
Mint
Royal Mint

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Copper plated steel, 5.5 g, ⌀ 25 mm