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  • 10 Dinars 1996, KM# 84, Jordan, Hussein, 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Jordan
  • 10 Dinars 1996, KM# 84, Jordan, Hussein, 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Jordan
Description

Independence Day in Jordan commemorates the country's liberation from British rule. After World War I, the Hashemite Army of the Great Arab Revolt successfully took control of what is now Jordan. Spearheaded by the Hashemites and led by Sharif Hussein of Mecca, the revolt aimed to overthrow the Ottoman Empire and received backing from World War I Allies, including Britain and France.

Negotiations between Emir Abdullāh and the British culminated in a treaty signed on March 22, 1946. It took two years for Jordan to achieve complete independence, with another treaty signed with Britain in March 1948, removing all restrictions on sovereignty. Jordan officially joined the United Nations and the Arab League in December 1955. Following independence, Jordan established its parliament in 1952, comprising two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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 King Abdullah I of Jordan facing left, wearing a headdress declaring the end of the British Mandate and the independence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the statement at left in Arabic:

"I begin by praising Allah (God) for his blessings... of supporting us...
and that's by the declaration of our Jordanian country
a fully independent state
we are proud to remain loyal to the Charter
of Nationalism Unity and Arabic Ideals"

surrounded by country name above and inscriptions in Arabic below, denomination in Arabic and English in the both sides.

Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein (1882–1951) was the founder and ruler of the Jordanian realm from 11 April 1921 until his assassination on the 20th of July 1951. He was the Emir of Transjordan, a British protectorate, until 25 May 1946, after which he was the king of an independent Jordan. He was a 38th-generation direct descendant of Muhammad, as he belongs to the Hashemite family.

المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية
أبدأ بحمد الله على نعمائه ... بما أيدنا...
وذلك بإعلان بلادنا الأردنية
،دولة مستقلة استقلَالاً تامّاً
ِنعتز بأن تظل الوفيَة لميثاق
الوحدةِ القومية والمثُل العربية
10 ١٠
DINARS دنانير
العيد الستون لذكرى الاستقلال ١٩٤٦-٢٠٠٦

Reverse

Depicts an outer view of the Nation Assembly of Jordan with name in Arabic and English below, coat of armed positioned above divided date enclosed in country name in English above and inscription below.

The Parliament of Jordan (Arabic: مجلس الأمة Majlis Al-Umma) is the bicameral Jordanian national assembly. Established by the 1952 Constitution, the legislature consists of two houses: the Senate (Arabic: مجلس الأعيان Majlis Al-Aayan) and the House of Representatives (Arabic: مجلس النواب Majlis Al-Nuwaab). The Senate has 65 members, all of whom are directly appointed by the king, while the House of Representatives has 130 elected members, with nine seats reserved for Christians, three are for Chechen and Circassian minorities, and fifteen for women. The members of both houses serve for four-year terms.

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
1946 2006
The National Assembly - مجلس الأمة
THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.999
Weight 120 g
Diameter 60 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# PS14

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