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  • 1/4 Dinar 1969, KM# 20, Jordan, Hussein, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • 1/4 Dinar 1969, KM# 20, Jordan, Hussein, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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 right surrounded by the texts "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".

Engraver: Philip Nathan

الحسين بن طلال
ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

Depicts an olive tree dividing the date in Western left and Arabic right within a circle surrounded by the country name above, the logo of FAO dividing by the value in Arabic and English letters, and the date below.

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
1969 ١٣٨٩
ربع دينار F.A.O. QUARTER DINAR

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 17 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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