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  • 50 Dinars 1976, KM# PnA7, Jordan, Hussein, Five Year Development Plan
  • 50 Dinars 1976, KM# PnA7, Jordan, Hussein, Five Year Development Plan
Description

The Five-Year Plan encompasses an extensive investment program for projects that have been under review for over a decade. The agricultural strategy focuses on reevaluating the economic potential of agriculture. Rather than striving for complete self-sufficiency, which would necessitate significant imports, the Plan aims to stabilize agricultural production and enhance productivity through significant investments in irrigation. The industrial sector is expected to generate a substantial surplus for export, especially through the rapid exploitation of phosphate resources. The Plan demonstrates the government's commitment to pursuing a path of high growth aimed at fundamentally restructuring the economy, reducing dependence on foreign budget support and transfers.

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, encircled by the inscriptions "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan," with the date in Gregorian format below. Positioned above is the coat of arms of Jordan.

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.

الحسين بن طلال
ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية
خطة التنمية الخمسية
١٩٧٦ - ١٩٨٠

Reverse

Depicts various crops such as grapes with leaves, apples, and bananas encircled by a wreath of wheat and olives inside a cogwheel. Below, there is an inscription with the date enclosed by the country name written in English above it. Beneath, the value is expressed in Arabic and English, all embellished with Islamic ornaments.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
FIVE YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN
1976 - 1980
50 DINARS ٥٠ ديناراً

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Copper
Weight -
Diameter -
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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Conservation

Gold, 33.437 g, ⌀ 34 mm