Jordan Abdullah II 5 Dinars

History

5 Dinars 2007, KM# 86, Jordan, Abdullah II, Petra as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World

Obverse. Image Courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)

Description

Petra earned recognition as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007 and was highlighted by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the “28 Places to See Before You Die.”

Petra, originally known as Raqmu or Raqēmō in Nabataean, is a renowned historic and archaeological city located in southern Jordan. Its fame stems from its impressive rock-cut architecture and sophisticated water conduit system. Referred to as the "Rose City" due to the hue of its sandstone, Petra was famously described as "a rose-red city half as old as time" by John Burgon in 1845. Situated near the mountain of Jabal Al-Madbah, Petra lies within a basin encircled by mountains on the eastern side of the Arabah valley, stretching from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Access to Petra is through the picturesque 1.2-kilometer-long gorge known as the Siq, leading directly to the iconic Khazneh.

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	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Abdullah II, Rania Depicts a conjoined busts of King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and Queen Rania, facing three-quarters left surrounded by the texts "His Majesty King Abdullah and Queen Rania" in Arabic and English below, "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" in Arabic and English above. Denomination and date in Arabic and English on both sides. Positioned above is the coat of arms of Jordan. Rania Al Abdullah (born Rania Al-Yassin, 31 August 1970) is Queen of Jordan, as the wife of King Abdullah II. The coat of arms of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan features the Royal Hashemite Crown, symbolizing monarchy, adorned with lotus flowers atop a crimson sash representing purity and sacrifice. Two flags symbolize the Great Arab Revolt, while an eagle stands on the globe, signifying power and the emergence of Islamic civilization. Arab weaponry, including swords and spears, is depicted alongside a shield adorned with a chrysanthemum motif, representing defense. Wheat ears and a palm frond encircle the shield, connected to the ribbon of the Al Nahda First Order Medal, which bears inscriptions honoring historical figures and the kingdom's sovereignty. THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية 2007 ١٤٢٨هـ 5 DINARS ٥ دنانير صاحب الجلالة الملك عبد الله الثاني ابن الحسين والملكة رانيا
Reverse	Construction (building, bridge etc.) Al-Khazneh Depicts a part of Al-Khazneh in Petra engraved in mountains in the middle with a logo of Petra below on the left surrounded by the inscription in English above and Arabic below. Al-Khazneh, aka Khazneh el-Far'oun (treasury of the pharaoh), is one of the most elaborate rock-cut tombs in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery (Arabic: Ad Deir), this structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face. It is thought that Al-Khazneh was built as a mausoleum and crypt at the beginning of the 1st century AD during the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in both Jordan and the region. ONE OF THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD PETRA البتراء إحدى عجائب الدنيَا السبع الجديدة
Edge	Reeded (milled)