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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
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Depicts a bust of Hussein bin Talal right within a beaded circle surrounded by the texts "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" in Arabic above and English below. الحسين بن طلال ملك المملكة الاردنية الهاشمية |
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Reverse
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Depicts a crowned sun within a 3/4 wreath flanked by dates in Western and Hijri on both sides surrounded by the inscription above, the value in Arabic and English letters below. العيد الخمسون لميلاد جلالة الملك الحسين |
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Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
| Material | Cupronickel |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
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| Mint |
Royal Mint
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