Obverse. Photo © Heritage Auctions
  • 50 Dinars 1977, KM# 34, Jordan, Hussein, Conservation, Houbara Bustard
  • 50 Dinars 1977, KM# 34, Jordan, Hussein, Conservation, Houbara Bustard
Description

The houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata), also known as African houbara, is a relatively small bustard native to North Africa, where it lives in arid habitats. The global population is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2014. There is a population in the Canary Islands which has been assessed as Near Threatened in 2015. It is dull brown with black markings on the wings, a greyish neck and a black ruff along the side of the neck. Males are larger and heavier than females.

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".

الحسين بن طلال
ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

Depicts a Houbara bustard in motion to the left, enclosed by the country name written in English above. Below, you'll find the date in both Gregorian and Hijri calendars, along with the currency value expressed in Arabic numerals and English letters.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
1977 ١٣٩٧
50 DINARS ٥٠ دينارا

Edge

50 Dinars

KM# 34 Schön# 35 Fr# 9
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.900
Weight 33.437 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# PS7
Mint
Royal Mint

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