Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 5 Qirsh 1992-1998, KM# 54, Jordan, Hussein
  • 5 Qirsh 1992-1998, KM# 54, Jordan, Hussein
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

Bust of Hussein bin Talal left surrounded by the texts "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".

الحسين بن طلال
ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

Value at left within lines below date with written value at lower right.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
١٤١٢هـ‎ ~ ١٩٩٢مـ
٥
قــــــــروش
خمســـــــة
F I V E
PIASTRES

Edge

5 Qirsh (Piastres)

KM# 54
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 5 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

Related coins

Nickel Clad Steel, 5 g, ⌀ 25.8 mm