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  • 1/2 Dinar 2000-2020, KM# 79, Jordan, Abdullah II
  • 1/2 Dinar 2000-2020, KM# 79, 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

Depicts the in 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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HALF DINAR نصف دينار ١٤٢١-٢٠٠٠

Edge

1/2 Dinar

KM# 79 Schön# 81
Characteristics
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Brass
Center Cupronickel
Weight 9.67 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# MS4
Mint
Royal Mint

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